Key Responsibilities:  1. Financial Transactions and Bookkeeping: ● Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system. ● Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. ● Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice preparation, verification, and payment. ● Maintain the general ledger and post journal entries as required. 2. Financial Reporting: ● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. ● Assist in the preparation of budget reports and forecasts. ● Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies. ● Generate reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed. 3. Compliance and Auditing: ● Ensure adherence to local financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies. ● Prepare and submit tax filings (e.g., VAT, corporate tax) on time. ● Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reports. 4. Payroll Processing: ● Manage payroll calculations and ensure timely salary disbursements. ● Calculate deductions, benefits, and taxes, ensuring compliance with local labor laws. ● Ensure time sheets are submitted digitally through the application. ● Follow up with foremen, project managers, and camp bosses to address missing time sheets. ● Send reminders and ensure all time sheet records are complete and accurate. ● Perform time sheet reconciliation twice a month to reduce end-of-month workload. ● Upload reconciled time sheets into the ERP system. Payroll Preparation: ● Prepare the payroll register, including: ● Verification of wages, increments, deductions, annual leave, sick leave, absenteeism, and monthly allowances. ● Bank account details of employees for salary transfers. ● Check for duplicate transactions and ensure travel time does not exceed the maximum allowable limit of 3 hours. ● Verify job numbers for accuracy and completeness. ● Facilitate bank account opening for new employees through the designated bank. ● Ensure compliance with WPS (Wage Protection System) requirements for salary transfers and deductions. ● Address employee complaints regarding prior month payroll payments and make necessary adjustments 5. Financial Systems and Tools: ● Use accounting software to perform daily operations efficiently. ● Assist in the implementation or upgrade of financial systems, if required. 6. Collaboration and Support: ● Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support operational planning. ● Assist the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager with special projects and ad-hoc financial analyses. 7. Cash and Asset Management: ● Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs. ● Maintain records of company assets and support periodic asset audits. Requirements Qualifications and Skills Education and Experience: ● Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a similar industry or organization. Technical Skills: ● Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP). ● Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar). ● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. Soft Skills ● Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. ● Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. ● Effective communication and interpersonal skills. ● Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Language Skills ● Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.