Senior Accountant

Gender; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender is seeking a senior General Ledger Accountant to lead daily GL activities, maintain master data, and supervise accounting staff. The role ensures timely, accurate reporting in line with ADC policies and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will oversee reconciliations, prepare financial statements, liaise with auditors, and strengthen internal controls within the finance function. A professional accounting qualification and 6+ years of experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce/accounting or equivalent; professional qualification (CA/ACCA) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting practices and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day general ledger accounting activities and supervise staff.
• Manage GL master, trial balances, accruals, reconciliations and postings.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and payroll reconciliations as needed.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and clear gaps in financial reporting.

Skills

General accounting

Internal control

Fiscal management

Accounting software

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/accounting

CA/ACCA

Tools

Computerized accounting packages

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead the day-to-day activities of the general ledger accounting of ADC such as controlling and organizing the staff, maintaining GL master and trial balances, accounting and reconciliation of all accruals, etc. in order to ensure they are reported on time, with high accuracy, in accordance with accounting standards, ADC s accounting policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and any other relevant accounting principles and practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Supervision of Subordinates

Organise and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work in general ledger accounting is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating policies and procedures. Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development.

Control all general ledger accounts including GL master, trial balances, foreign currency position, inter-accounts, GL rejected transactions and work in progress to ensure matching of total debits and credits. Monitor opening, closing and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to substantiate and ensure that account balances are correct and complete. Oversee and ensure that all accounting entries are posted to the correct account, are conducted in a timely manner and are accurate to facilitate good accounting practices. Plan and maintain ADC s/DDC General Ledger structure to display efficiently the financial information and current balances in key functions. Ensure compliance with local taxation law and regulations

Oversee and manage the Computerized Accounting System s opening/closing periods to ensure that all the transactions have been recorded timely, accurately and as per established standards

Manage and review the preparation of periodic ledger accounting and ensure that financial accounting transactions are accurately and properly reflected in the accounting books in accordance with accounting standards, ADC accounting policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and any other relevant accounting principles and practices

Lead the development and review of financial statements, management accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliation (including Bank Reconciliations), audit schedules related to GL, etc. on a regular basis to ensure that all payments and accounts are matched and reconciled regularly and to ensure an updated general ledger Prepare draft financial statements for ADC as standalone and consolidated Identify and highlight gaps in the reconciliation of bank statements to ensure corrective actions are taken on time

Liaise with the Internal and External Auditors in relation to reconciliation and general ledger compliance matters to ensure timely implementation of all audit recommendations related to compliance Collaborate and follow up on payroll related reconciliations with Pay Roll Officer, Accounting and HR Department to ensure that the payroll is maintained and modified on time Coordinate with AR, AP, Treasury and Fixed assets Section Heads for reconciliation to ensure a complete and accurate report is generated.

Motivate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering leading practices, improvement of processes and productivity improvement

Implement approved finance departmental policies, processes and procedures, provide instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner

Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls in all general ledger accounting activities to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality products/ service and a responsible environmental attitude

Desired Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in commerce/ accounting or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA/ACCA)

Minimum Experience:

Minimum Experience: 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or similar work.

Skills Knowledge on General Accounting Practices and Procedures and fiscal management Understanding of the standards of a strong internal control structure and system Knowledge on computerized accounting packages and its relationships to other integrated systems Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances Analytical thinking skills Attention to detail