General Accountant

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, managing intercompany reconciliations, handling accruals and provisions, and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day accounting activities. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple accounting functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
2. Post journal entries and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
3. Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
4. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Cash Flow).
5. Assist in the preparation of management reports and financial forecasts.
6. Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, ensuring timely payments and collections are recorded.
7. Post bank entries into the general ledger.
8. Process accruals and provisions for expenses and revenues, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
9. Manage Gross to Net accruals to ensure timely recording of provisions.
10. Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure all accounts are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
11. Record and manage prepayments, ensuring they are properly amortized over time.
12. Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring proper recording of asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
13. Maintain and update lease schedules for financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
14. Accurately record dividend bookings and related transactions in the general ledger.
15. Book tax related entries in accordance with relevant tax regulations.
16. Record loan repayment transactions, ensuring proper allocation of principal and interest portions.
17. Process interest accruals and ensure timely recognition of interest expenses.
18. Accurately calculate and post payroll accruals to ensure proper expense recognition at month-end.
19. Manage and record foreign exchange transactions, ensuring accurate reporting of foreign currency gains and losses.
20. Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing schedules, journal entries, and financial analysis.
21. Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
22. Provide accounting support as needed for various projects and tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications (optional but preferred).
• Proven experience (3 years) in a general accounting role or similar.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Experience with ERP systems or advanced accounting tools is a plus.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.