JOB PURPOSE
To support the delivery of accounting services in several areas by preparing payments / transactions and
the supporting accounting journals for approval. Booking the journals once approved. Following-up with
other departments or external third parties to get information required to complete a transaction.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Description
Policies, Processes and Procedures
- Applies approved section policies, processes, and procedures and
monitors adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled
manner
Day- to-day operations
- Applies the day-to-day operations assigned for the section to
ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures
Payments
- Prepares payments to 3rd parties to ensure that 3rd parties are
paid correctly and on-time - Prepares payroll and payroll-related payments (social security,
benefits, expenses reimbursement, etc.) based on data received
from ERD to ensure these are paid, booked and coded correctly - Calculates Zakat withholding on payments to ensure statutory
compliance
Cash Call
- Provides input into the monthly cash call as requested to ensure
adequate cash reserves are available
General Accounting
- Prepares journals to capture all transactions made and enters
these into the system once approved - Attaches supporting documents to a transaction to ensure complete
history is available for audit purposes
Analysis
- Compiles documents and data as requested to satisfy Audit queries
Banks
- Reviews bank reconciliations prepared by Accounting Controller
and resolves unidentified debits/credits and overdue checks in
order to complete the reconciliation process
Controlling
- Prticipates in controlling activities related to month-end and yearend close to identify anomalies and ensure a timely close
Fixed Asset Accounting
- Prepares and updates a master list of all assets to ensure
accounting completeness - Calculates asset-related costs (depreciation, amortization, asset
under construction, abandonment, etc) to compliance with
accounting standards - Verifies KJO’s fixed assets on a rotational basis in order to ensure
compliance with fixed assets’ control manual guidelines on asset
abandonment
Insurance
- Prepares insurance journals (prepayments and accruals) for
approval and books the entry once approved to ensure insurance
value is correctly reflected in the books - Assists shareholders in resolving issues relating to assets
valuation, insurance renewal, preparation of budget, risk
assessment, premium adjustment, and claims settlement
Reporting
- Assists in the preparation of timely and accurate reports for section
in order to meet Company and section requirements, policies and
standards
Safety, Health & Environment
- Complies with all relevant safety, health and environmental
procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
Related Assignments
- Performs other related duties or assignments as directed
APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Guidelines:
Thinking within detailed standard practices and instructions
Decision making:
Operating within given practices and procedures. Work is subject to close supervision
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
All departments, Internal Auditors
External:
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QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & LANGUAGE SKILLS
Academic and professional qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Accounting
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of experience
Languages:
Minimum English language required is KJO L4– Intermediate
Job Title: Accountant / Analyst
Job Category: As assigned
Reports To: As assigned
Division: As assigned
Department: EDB – FAD Department
Business Line: Business Administration Business Line