Financial Accountant

PlaceMe Recruitment; Sabah Al Salem; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the finance sector for a Financial Accountant who thrives in a hands-on role. This position requires a solid understanding of financial statements and accounting processes, as well as effective communication and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Excel and SAGE, ready to tackle responsibilities such as invoice management, payroll support, and financial analysis. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and professional growth, and play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the organization. If you're eager to advance your career in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of the overall accounting process is essential.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and SAGE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and posting sales invoices and managing the Purchase Ledger function.
• Drafting monthly journals and producing management accounts.
• Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Accounting Process Understanding

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Desire for Continuous Improvement

Excel Proficiency

Education

IPASS Qualification

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

An opportunity exists within our finance function for a Financial Accountant. This is very much a “hands on” role that requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of the production of Financial Statements and all ancillary functions pertaining thereto.

Qualifications

• You will have a demonstrable understanding of the overall accounting process
• Ideally a good working knowledge of SAGE
• An understanding of payroll from a compliance perspective – RPNs, taxation etc. IPASS qualification would be an advantage.
• It is important that you can work as part of a team with a willingness to learn and share acquired knowledge
• You will be able to communicate effectively & efficiently
• A desire to learn and further yourself professionally
• Proficient in Excel and other MS products
• An intuitive understanding of processes coupled with a desire for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• The issuing and posting of sales invoices
• Oversight of the Purchase Ledger function to include the monthly reconciliation of Creditor accounts and payment of same
• The drafting and posting of monthly journals to culminate in the production of monthly management accounts
• Detailed monthly expense analysis to facilitate management’s understanding of the financials
• Filing and payment of returns on ROS to include P30, VAT3, Corporation Tax & DWT where appropriate
• Ensure that the statutory audit process is completed with strict timeframes and that all CT queries pursuant to the audit are answered
• Provision of payroll support to include the processing of payroll if required
• Submission of grant claims as and when appropriate to Enterprise Ireland
• Effective credit control management
• Contribute to the budgeting & forecasting processes
• Other ad hoc reporting / engagements as required