Senior Accountant

PLAYBOOK; Manama; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial technology company in Bahrain seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations, including reporting and compliance. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of financial systems like Xero or QuickBooks. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in accounting or finance operations.
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting.
• Experience in startups or fast-paced environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial reports.
• Manage journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

As Senior Accountant, you’ll oversee key aspects of Playbook’s financial operations, from day-to-day accounting to financial reporting and compliance. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, supporting strategic decision-making, and keeping the business aligned with best practices in finance.

You’ll collaborate across departments and provide timely insights that help drive efficiency, manage risk, and support our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Manage journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Ensure timely and accurate financial data entry and reporting
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support in building and updating financial models and forecasts
• Track departmental budgets and provide variance analysis
• Assist in aligning budget planning with OKRs and strategic goals
• Help develop cash flow forecasts and maintain visibility on runway

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations
• Oversee VAT filings, audits, and internal control processes
• Maintain documentation and prepare for external audits
• Identify areas for control improvements and process efficiency

Expense & Procurement Oversight

• Monitor company expenses and procurement workflows
• Support payroll processing, vendor payments, and reimbursements
• Evaluate spending against ROI and strategic priorities
• Maintain records of contracts, payments, and outstanding receivables/payables

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with departments to track and report budget usage
• Support finance-related planning for events, campaigns, and projects
• Translate financial data into reports for non-finance stakeholders
• Ensure operational finance tools and workflows are optimized

What You Bring

• 4+ years in accounting, finance operations, or FP&A
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar systems
• High attention to detail and a process improvement mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in startups or fast-paced environments is a plus
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a bonus