Job Openings General Accounting Manager

About the job General Accounting Manager

  • Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, financial engineering or general Business Administration.
  • Professional accounting qualification/certification e.g. CPA, CIMA, CA, ACCA or Masters in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Saudi and international accounting standards.
  • 5+ years experience in supervisory or managerial finance positions.
  • Previous experience of working within the Middle East in a manufacturing industry.
  • Previous experience in setting up new processes and procedures.
  • Familiarity with Saudi tax laws and business practices.
  • Experience in SAP FI CO (Financial Accounting & Controlling) Module is required.
  • Supervise financial analysis, budgeting and controller activities.
  • Supervise the financial controller, analyst and budgeting activities focusing on the financial accounting activities performed.
  • Ensure the Chief Financial Officer is provided with timely reports to enhance business decision making.
  • Ensure periodic financial statements are submitted on time (income statement, balance sheet, changes in financial position) and all other financial highlights deemed essential to the management are noted.
  • Review and approve the company's budget targets and templates.
  • Analyze significant budget variances and investigate related spends with concerned department heads.
  • Supervise the preparation of periodic bank reconciliation statements and provided assistance when needed.
  • Liaise with the financial controller on the fulfillment of external auditors requests to ensure the letters utmost satisfaction and understanding of operations.
  • Coordinate budget preparation with department heads to ensure smooth delivery of assignments and objectives.
  • Ensure all accruals, deferrals and invoices are properly recorded.
  • Monitor the Financial Accounting and Control team motivation levels and individual developments.