Financial Accountant

Bahrain Surf Park; Zallaq; On-site; BHD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Beachside work environment

Medical insurance

Job summary

Bahrain Surf Park is seeking a Financial Accountant to maintain accurate accounting records, ensure VAT and IFRS compliance, and support audits across all park operations. You will manage the full-cycle accounting, ledger integrity, payables, receivables, fixed assets, and management reporting with a strong emphasis on internal controls.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role requires 3–5 years in core accounting within hospitality or entertainment sectors, with IFRS and Bahrain VAT

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and Bahrain VAT regulations.
• Experience with monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare financial statements.
• Manage VAT filings and Bahrain regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure internal controls and policy adherence.
• Oversee fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support month-end close and financial planning tasks.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

VAT compliance

Excel expertise

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CMA

Tools

Zoho Books/Finance

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Bilaj Aljazayer, Kingdom of Bahrain | Posted on 08/30/2026

Location:

Reporting to:

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Our Vision at Bahrain SurfPark is to bring surfing to the nation, and develop passion for health,wellbeing and fun through Waves for All.We will attract visitors from all continents, growing Bahrain’s surf andbeach culture, and act as a catalyst to establish Bahrain not only as thePremier Surf Destination of the Middle East, but as a leading destination forfun - with Water, Waves and Surfing at our core.

We will createsmiles, happiness, and wellbeing through safe fun activities for allbackgrounds, abilities and generations, now and into the future.

OVERVIEWAND PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurateaccounting records, ensuring accurate financial statements and its relatedschedules, managing reconciliations, ensuring VAT and IFRS compliance,supporting audits, and providing financial analysis across all Bahrain SurfPark operations.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will oversee thefull-cycle accounting process, maintain ledger integrity, control payablesand receivables, manage fixed asset accounting, and uphold robust internalfinancial controls in full alignment with Kingdom of Bahrain tax regulations,IFRS standards, and company policies.

WHAT YOU DO:

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger Management, Financial Statements & Month-EndClosing

• General Ledger Integrity:Maintain,post, and reconcile general ledger accounts and master accounting records forall business operations.
• Financial Reporting:Preparecomprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along withall supporting schedules and management balance sheet breakdowns.
• Journal Entries & Adjustments:Prepare and record monthly journal entries, expense accruals,prepayments, deferred costs, and depreciation charges.
• Financial Analysis:Provide detailedfinancial analysis, ratio assessments, and expense trend reviews across allpark operating departments to support executive decision-making.
• Payables & Receivables Control:Actively monitor accounts payable aging schedules, vendor invoicing,customer billings, and accounts receivable collections.
• Supplier Reconciliations:Performregular, detailed supplier statement reconciliations against ERP accountsledger balances, resolving vendor statement variances promptly.
• Payment Verification:Auditincoming supplier invoices against purchase orders, receiving documentation,and contract terms prior to payment scheduling.
• Fixed Asset Register Maintenance:Maintain and continuously update the official Fixed Asset Register(FAR), tracking asset additions, disposals,transfers, and capital project movements.
• Depreciation Schedules:Calculate and execute monthlydepreciation charges across all asset classes in accordance with companyaccounting policies and IFRS guidelines.
• Physical Asset Audits:Coordinate periodic physicalinventory checks and tagging of fixed assets across park facilities to verifyasset existence and condition.

Taxation, VATCompliance & Regulatory Rep Reporting

• Bahrain VAT Compliance:Ensurefull compliance with Kingdom of Bahrain Value Added Tax (VAT) laws, rules,regulations, and reporting requirements.
• VAT Documentation & Filings:Maintain complete VAT documentation, calculate input/output taxreconciliations, and prepare accurate VAT return submissions to the NationalBureau for Revenue (NBR).
• Tax Audit Readiness:Support taxqueries, NBR audits, and official regulatory tax inspections with complete,verifiable documentation trails.

Compliance,Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Internal Control Enforcement:Maintain strong internal financial controls, approval thresholds, andrigid segregation of duties across all accounting workflows.
• Governance & Policy Adherence:Ensure strict organizational compliance with company policies,International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Bahrain local laws.
• Audit Coordination:Coordinate andsupport internal and external auditors during annual audits, providingrequired schedules, trial balances, and supporting audit evidence.
• Risk Identification & Process Improvement:Continuously identify operational financial risks, assess accountingcontrol gaps, and recommend workflow improvements to optimize operationalefficiency.

Professional accounting credentialpreferred (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA).

Fluent in English; Arabic fluency is astrong advantage.

RequiredExperience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional core accountingexperience.
• Experience within the hospitality, leisure, tourism,or entertainment industries is highly preferred.
• Proven background in general ledger maintenance,fixed asset tracking, VAT filings, and IFRS financial statement preparation.

RequiredProfessional Skills and Attributes

• Technical Software Proficiency: AdvancedMicrosoft Excel (complex formulas, financial modeling, pivot tables) andenterprise ERP accounting systems (Zoho Books/Finance preferred).
• Accounting Standards: In-depth, practicalknowledge of IFRS standards and Kingdom of Bahrain VAT regulations.
• Core Competencies: Acute attention todetail, analytical thinking, high integrity, strict confidentiality, strongcommunication skills, collaborative teamwork, and proactive problem-solvingabilities.

Required Personal Qualities

• Methodical, organized, anddetail-oriented approach to maintaining accounting accuracy.
• High ethical standards,discretion, and honesty when handling corporate financial records.
• Strong interpersonal skills towork effectively with departmental teams, auditors, and external taxauthorities.
• Ability to manage tightdeadlines and perform under pressure during period-end closures.
• Financial Statement Timelines:100% on-time delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsand supporting schedules.
• VAT Compliance Accuracy: Zerolate filings or penalty notices from the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR).
• Reconciliation Precision: 100%completion of supplier and general ledger reconciliations within establishedmonthly closing windows.
• Audit Compliance: Clean auditreports with zero material control deficiencies or major adjustmentsidentified by internal/external auditors.
• Fixed Asset Accuracy: Maintain 99%+ audit match accuracy on the FixedAsset Register during physical verifications.

HOW YOU DO IT:

Our Team Culture dependson all our team pulling together, and competencies and behaviours matter.Through our performance appraisal process,the Senior Management Team at Bahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting youto behave and perform according to our values.

Waves for All:

We are inclusive in everything we do.We nurture everyone from the complete novice to expert surfer and all in between.We do this with equal respect for everyone, and without judgement.We champion diversity.We have integrity and are genuine.We do what we say we will do and do it in aaway that aligns with our values – every minute of every day.We deliver 'Waves for all' through positiveinteractions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.

Bringing theAloha Spirit to Bahrain:

We love and respectHawaii - the birthplace of surfing - and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything we do. Our positive work environment and culture embodies at itscore a unique, nurturing and compassionate essence which promotes kindness,understanding & harmony among people, regardless of their background orbeliefs.

Vitality:

We support each otherbecause everyone matters.People are ourbusiness, define who we are and what we are. We care.We work collaboratively as one team, sharingideas, knowledge and insight to achieve our common purpose. We have theknowledge, skills, enthusiasm and passion to make a difference to everyonearound us.We do things ‘The BSPWay’.We recruit with Attitude in Mind.Our people-centric culture drives everything we do, and underpins the way ourguests feel about us, resulting in our ultimate business success.

We do everything tothe best of our ability and never accept second best.Our first priority is SAFETY.We are resourceful and create the bestpossible experience for our guests and our BSP team.We look for new ways of doing things, embracechange and overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honestcommunication.

Creating Smiles:

Everything we do andhow we do it is about creating safe and memorable experiences for our guests.We are a SMILE FACTORY! J Ourpassion is to ensure everyone who visits Bahrain Surf Park has THE BESTexperience and shares the joy with their friends and family, and wants toreturn again and again…and again…

Benefits and Perks

• Attractiveremunerationpackagewith opportunity to grow
• Anamazing unique work environment a few meters from the beach
• Workalongside a dynamic,qualifiedand multicultural team
• Opportunityto use facilities and surf regularlyinstate-of-the-artWavegardenwavepool
• Sharethe stoke & health benefits of surfing withan island nationnew to the sport
• Joina new exciting growing industry
• Medical insurance, holiday allowance (as perBahraini Law)