About the job:

Kent is looking for a Senior Accountant to be based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia

( Full-Time, 48 hours per week )

Responsibilities:

• Management of all accounting entries to ensure they are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines.

• Management of invoices to ensure they are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract.

• Ensure results are accurately reported and analyzed.

• Effective management of the accounting team

• Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability.

• Preparation and management of Quarterly budgets and forecasts in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team.

• Responsibility for compliance with financial management Framework within the individual’s sphere of control

• Focus on cash collection, optimization of DSO and minimization of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analyzed and controlled.

• Liaising with external, internal and client auditors

• Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects

• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.

• Assessment of IFRS applicability & compliance for the projects in line with latest standards and company accounting policies

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

Qualifications:

• Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification

• Preferably Qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

• SOCPA Membership

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 3-4 years project accounting experience [Total experience: 5-7 year]

• Experience in budgeting & forecasting

• Big 4 Experience (Preferable)

• Proficient user of Excel & PPT (Power BI is a plus)

• Financial modeling

• People supervision and management skills

• Good commercial knowledge

• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle Cloud)

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Business Partnering: Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships.

• Shows willingness to make improvements and shares best practice.

• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization.

• Ability to coach and mentor team members

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.