Senior Accountant

Job Brief:

Wahed’s accounting department is expanding to keep up with our global expansion efforts. We’re looking for a proactive, energetic, diligent, and trustworthy team member who has a strong accounting background and curiosity for numbers. You will be the go-to person for the subsidiaries you are assigned to from a financial perspective and will build a deep understanding in the operations and financial trigger points. You will be the Financial Accounting & Reporting team’s eyes on the ground and trusted advisor the Subsidiary Business Unit (SBU) Country head

Job Description:
• Maintaining accurate & up to date records of all financial Transactions
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information on accrual basis
• Preparation of Budget & Forecast reports
• Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly & Annually Financial Reports
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Bringing to the attention to management if there is any abnormality in business
• Ensure timely bank payments, Reconciliation of Vendors & Debtors
• Comply with all statutory requirements
• Preparation of financials along with variances and reason for abnormality if any
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Assist to local team & auditors during Audit assignments
• Complete ad-hoc analysis and be able to explain month-to-month variances
• Secures financial information by completing database backups
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Other financial duties assigned by Finance Manager

Job Specification:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-4 years’ Work experience in Accounting/Finance
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas would be an added advantage
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like Tally & QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables
• Pursuing Chartered Accountancy a plus