The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing and overseeing accounting activities across Accounts Receivable (A / R), Accounts Payable (A / P), Assets, and General Ledger (GL). The role includes preparing month-end close entries, performing accurate account reconciliations, and supporting financial analysis and reporting. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of the trial balance, validates alignment with financial reports, and upholds compliance with established accounting policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient accounting operations.
Job Responsibilities :
A / P
- Receive and verify invoices and acquisition for goods and services, invoices include (local and international suppliers) examples, insurance, products, service providers and others.
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures and contract terms.
- Prepare batches for invoices for data entry and enter invoices for payment (RGRs and match invoices) verify the accuracy of distribution.
- Monitor accounts payable and ensure payments are up to date, process payment transfer request or check payment request.
- Data entry for all payments done to the vendors (checks and transfers)
- Resolve invoice discrepancies, reconcile vendor’s balances at least each month end.
- Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries, acts as a liaison between related departments and vendors.
- Ensure full accruals during month end and year end closing.
- Always monitor and match the balances between the purchases module and the GL posting accounts. Also match between the inventory module and the GL inventory posting accounts.
- Maintain accounts payable files.
A / R
Ensure up to date posting of invoices; follow up with opened invoices on a daily basis.Monitor accounts receivable and ensure balances are always up to date.Resolve accounts’ discrepancies, reconcile customers’ balances.Correspond with customers and respond to inquiries, acts as a liaison between related departments and customers.Always monitor and match balances between the sales module and the GL posting accounts.Review aging file.Make sure that accountant provide management status of dues on & respective collections on Monthly basis.Prepare monthly customers specific provision if any.Review Monthly bank reconciliation to ensure all entries is updated.Approve daily equipment sales invoices.GL
Ensure up to date posting of office expenses and other GL transactions.Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals and GL account reconciliations including banks, prepaid and accrued expenses, etc.Assist in preparation of intercompany transactions and consolidation entries.Respond to inquiries, acts as a liaison between related departments.Perform duties with attention to details and accuracy. Maintain problem-solving skills.Cooperate with auditors of the company till receive stamped financial.Manage stock adjustments and stock transfer.Review control accounts.TAX
Provide guidance and respond to inquiries from external customers regarding VAT and other applicable taxes.Consult with the company’s tax advisor to resolve tax-related inquiries and ensure timely updates on all tax regulations.Manage the online tax system and ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns.Ensure all tax payments are completed on time to avoid penalties.Maintain organized and compliant tax filing records.Advise management promptly on any new tax regulations, including VAT and other applicable tax types.Prepare VAT reports in coordination with the external auditor.Prepare salary tax reports and national social security reports with the auditor.Prepare documentation and respond to auditor requests during tax audits.Other
Follow up the due accounts receivable and other debit accounts, report on collections.Assist in Annual stocktaking.Assist in Guide and help new accountants if needed.Assist Renewal Insurance of Fire and Alarm.Assist in Office Insurance.Assist in Artas software distribute.Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance.Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting.Required Skills :
Experience in working on ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Oracle etc.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.Good written and verbal communications skills in English / Arabic.Sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel).Team player, Excellent Communicator, organized, pro-active, customer focused, strong attention to detail, target oriented and ability to perform well under pressure.