Accountant / Analyst

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