Accountant - Muscat, Oman

Arla Foods; Muscat; On-site; OMR 10,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods Oman is hiring an Accountant to join our finance team near Muscat. You will handle day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate postings, reconciliations, and timely reporting in collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, HR and external partners.

You will support monthly closings, VAT compliance, intercompany activity and budgeting, while upholding strong internal controls and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Strong accounting knowledge and reconciliation capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Oman VAT, basic tax compliance and audit requirements.
• ERP experience with SAP or D365; Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and review supplier and customer invoices, credit notes, collections, payments and journal entries in line with Arla policies and delegated authority.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing including accruals, provisions, reporting schedules and intercompany confirmations.
• Prepare and validate balance sheet, bank, vendor and customer reconciliations, and follow up on ageing items and overdue balances.
• Ensure compliance with Oman VAT, tax requirements, e-invoicing developments and internal controls.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and management reporting while maintaining digital records and coordinating with business teams.

Skills

Excel

Internal controls

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

SAP

D365

Power BI

Job description

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck®, Dano®, Lurpak®, and Castello® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. With 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 globally, every single one of us plays an important role in building on our 10bn Euros turnover and establishing our position as one of the world’s largest dairy companies.

Arla MENA is the largest and most profitable Region within Arla’s International Zone and plans are in place to continue the strong growth in the Region in the coming years, and now is your chance to join the team and be part of the exciting journey!

We are currently hiring for an Accountant within Arla Foods, Oman. Working closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, HR and external partners, you will help ensure that accounting transactions, reconciliations and reporting activities are completed accurately and on time. The position reports to the Head of Accounting.

How You Will Make An Impact

You will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations for Arla Oman. Your work will support accurate financial records, timely transaction processing, internal controls, statutory compliance, closing activities and effective business reporting.

• Process and review supplier and customer invoices, credit notes, collections, payments and journal entries in line with Arla policies and the approved delegation of authority.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing, including accruals, provisions, reporting schedules and intercompany confirmations.
• Prepare and validate balance sheet, bank, vendor and customer reconciliations, while following up on ageing items, overdue balances and customer risk.
• Help ensure compliance with Oman VAT, tax requirements, e-invoicing developments, internal controls and audit documentation standards.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and management reporting, while maintaining accurate digital records and coordinating with relevant business teams and external partners.

Business needs may require visits to depots, warehouses, banks, auditors or government offices.

What Will Make You Successful

You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline and bring strong accounting knowledge, reconciliation capability and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You understand internal controls and approval workflows and have good knowledge of Oman VAT, basic tax compliance, audit requirements and local statutory practices.

ERP experience is important for the role. Experience with SAP or D365, Power BI and other digital finance tools would be an advantage rather than an essential requirement. You communicate confidently in English, while Arabic language skills would be beneficial.

Your accuracy, integrity and sense of ownership will help you succeed. You are comfortable following up proactively, solving problems collaboratively and managing deadlines without compromising confidentiality or compliance

What do we offer?

At Arla, we’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You will join a market leader producing nutritious household-favourite brands while contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.