Manager, Accounting

Purpose:

Responsible for enhancing senior management visibility by providing regular financial position reports, assuming control on internal financial processes, and continuously taking initiatives in projects improving the Accounting function’s operations and reporting.

Job Description:

Accounting Operations:

• Oversees and manages on day-to-day the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes
• Develops staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Reviews the company's financial statements to ensure their accuracy & completeness.
• Recommends changes in policies and/or procedures contributing to the improvement of the overall financial function performance.
• Avoids receiving and audit or management letters and handles any related points in case of such incident.
• Ensures compliance to all financial policies, processes, and SOPs. 
• Provides suggestions for improvements in financial processes & procedures.
• Explores and leads potential cost saving initiatives.

Reporting:

• Prepares monthly closing reports for senior management, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements post the end of every month and quarter.
• Provides accurate on-demand financial reports as per management’s request

ERP System Implementation & Maintenance:

• Leads the ERP implementation process, starting from handling all necessary preparations to coordinating different activities with various stakeholders on that front.
• Acts as the main focal point of the Finance ERP post go-live phase.
• Utilizes any updated or newly introduced technologies other than ERP for enhancing the Finance function.
• Performs any other tasks requested from Finance Director or Secretary General.