ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL

Role Overview

General Accountant at Alfanar. This position is responsible for bookkeeping and monitoring of accounting transactions.

Role Purpose

Provide end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting transaction monitoring across accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Supervise supplier invoice processing and ensure 3-way matching accuracy.
• Verify invoices for tax and policy compliance.
• Oversee timely vendor payments and manage vendor inquiries.
• Monitor accruals, prepayments, and ensure expenses align with accounting periods.
• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger with vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable

• Oversee customer invoicing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contracts.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and manage receivables to minimize bad debt.
• Implement collection procedures and resolve overdue payment issues.
• Reconcile customer accounts and analyze aging reports.

Fixed Assets

• Manage accounting for fixed assets, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and prevent inventory shrinkage.
• Track and verify company assets periodically.

General Ledger

• Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare financial statements per IFRS and assist with external audits.
• Support budget preparation, monitor financial performance, and identify risks.
• Improve accounting processes for efficiency and compliance with local regulations.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Solve problems as they arise and escalate complex operational issues.
• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity.

Delivery & Performance

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviation and execution of planned tasks.
• Ensure quality requirements and develop effective quality control processes.

Professional Development

• Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the role.
• Develop a vision and plan for career path and progression.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Accounting Methods.
• Accounting Principles.
• Accounting Systems.