Job Description

Position: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Location: Oman

Position Purpose

To support the Finance Manager in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the entity and to ensure smooth business continuity in their absence.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate accounting execution, financial reporting support, regulatory compliance preparation, and supervision of accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform and review general ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, receivables, payables, and intercompany balances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

2. Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare draft monthly management reports for review by Finance Manager.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Support budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Maintain financial schedules and working papers.

3. VAT & Tax Compliance Support

• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliation schedules.
• Maintain proper VAT documentation and supporting files.
• Assist in Corporate Tax computations and documentation.
• Ensure timely preparation of compliance submissions for review by Finance Manager.

4. Treasury & Payment Processing

• Prepare vendor payment schedules and payment runs.
• Monitor daily cash balances.
• Assist in cash flow tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate routine banking matters.

5. Audit Coordination

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting files for audit readiness.
• Assist Finance Manager in responding to audit queries.

6. Team Supervision

• Supervise junior accountants.
• Review reconciliations and postings.
• Ensure accounting deadlines are met.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff.

7. Business Continuity Responsibility

In the absence of the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant will:

• Oversee daily finance operations.
• Ensure payroll processing is completed on time.
• Coordinate payment processing and banking activities.
• Monitor compliance deadlines.
• Escalate material matters to management when required.

Competencies

• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to handle pressure during closing cycles.

Authority Level

• Authorized to supervise accounting staff.
• Authorized to prepare financial and compliance submissions (subject to Finance Manager review and approval).
• Escalates strategic or material matters to Finance Manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA / CPA / CMA (part-qualified or qualified preferred).
• 5 8 years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations (Oman).
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong reconciliation and documentation skills.