Accountant

Johnson Controls Arabia, Inc.; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Arabia, Inc. in Oman is hiring an Accountant for Oman Operations. You will manage General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Inventory accounting to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.

You will also prepare VAT returns under Oman regulations, support audits, and work with ERP systems like SAP. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2–3 years of experience and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Oman VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for the GL.
• Process AR invoices, receipts, and aging analyses.
• Process AP invoices and payments; reconcile vendor statements.
• Reconcile inventory records and participate in stock counts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns; ensure Oman VAT compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accountant – Oman Operations

Reports To: Head of Finance

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Inventory Accounting, and Tax/VAT compliance for the Oman operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with company policies and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger (GL)

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audits.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Process customer invoices and receipts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and monitor collections.
• Review aging reports and follow up on overdue balances.
• Calculate and maintain the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provision for trade receivables in accordance with IFRS and company policy.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with approval and payment procedures.

Inventory

• Reconcile inventory records with the general ledger.
• Participate in stock counts and inventory valuation reviews.
• Calculate and maintain inventory provisions for slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or damaged inventory.

Tax & VAT

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Reconcile tax accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and support audits, specifically Oman VAT regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Oman VAT regulations.

Key Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.