Accountant

Job Description

• Maintain all accounting and financial records related to the project’s AP and payments.
• Ensure adequate classification of all project costs based on the standard codes
• To make sure all Accounts Payable, CAPEX, Cost (WIP) are recorded in the accounting system and paid on time.
• Preparing various reports (Al Metlaa project liability report, PO register, payment register and ad hoc reports as required)
• Managing the project payments from loans in coordination with the Treasury Manager
• Maintain the contracts register
• Maintain the POs register
• Manage the Escrow accounts financial statements and the annual external audit in respect to projects AP and payments
• Preparation of bank reconciliation
• Preparation of monthly ADPIC reporting pack
• Handling quarterly reconciliations with ADPIC
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness of the payment checklist (incl. the 3-way matching process) before payment processing and all RFPs are properly supported and approved
• Receiving and booking of payable invoices in the accounting system are done on time with the correct accounts codes (journal, ledgers, etc.) at least two weeks prior to payment date. Ensure completeness of the payment checklist (incl. the 3-way matching process) before payment processing and all RFPs are properly supported and approved – checklist
• Ensuring all payment are made accurately and on time and ensure that funds are available before releasing the payment
• Ensure completeness of liabilities and month close of AP
• Prepare the monthly reconciliation of advance payment, retention payable with PPCs and contracts
• Ensure accurate cost allocation to project is done monthly in the SAP
• Prepare monthly supplier advance payment reconciliation (with PPCs / Contracts)
• Preparation of monthly cash requirement forecast and project payment report
• Preparation and submission of reporting pack to ADPIC on 2nd of every month
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Handling quarterly reconciliation with ADPIC
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, banks, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Update of monthly Contract and P.O. register and issue monthly liabilities report
• Prepare quarterly project related vendor reconciliation
• Support month-end and year-end close process and booking of accruals
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.
• Adhere to office working hours, attire and ethics
  

Qualifications And Experience

Educational Requirements / Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
  

Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience in general accounting
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of IFRS
• Hands-on experience with SAP accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills