Overview
Job Objective : Accurately capture all transactions related to pre-payments and Operating Expenses in the books of accounts. Reconcile assigned General Ledger balances and control fund management by liaising with the Planning and Fund management team. Support in providing required information on GLs to internal / external auditors.
Responsibilities
Monitor, track and report performance against strategic initiatives
Assist the Head of Accounting in preparing the strategy and the strategic initiatives for the sub-function aligned to the Financial StrategyFinancialAssist the Head of Accounting in preparing the budget for the sub-function
Monitor and track adherence to the approved budget and highlight deviationsPerform all month end activities related to accounting for operating expenses in the books of accounts. Book opex cost, maintain accrual accounts and book journals at period end to ensure that the P&L related to each period accurately reflects the opexOperationalActively provide required information (on General Ledgers and reconciliations) to internal and external auditors within stipulated timelines. Coordinate with auditors and resolve any audit related issues raised
Perform pre-payment accounting. Follow-up with user departments and investigate to rectify cost booked (on issue of GRN, PO and PR) but not yet accrued; or costs accrued but not yet booked (as GRN was not yet issued)Evaluate convergence of financial regulatory practices for Opex costs for instance, IFRS, VAT, etc.Conduct review and analysis for opex cost booked and Capital cost transactions wrongly booked as opex costComplete GL reconciliations for assigned accounts within the stipulated timeframe. Clear review items and maintain a log of action items to provide periodical status on progressClose books of accounts within the stipulated timeframe and escalate exceptionsControl GL master records in the system (SAP). Take ownership of error logs and clear outstanding items. Monitor system access control with periodic reviews of system access and user profilesControl Fund Management through cooperation with Planning team, Financial Management team and users. Provide support to other finance team colleagues such as planning, reporting (HFM), reconciliation, etcImplement procedures and controls at each functional process, such that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service to internal customersEnsure continuous improvement of policies, processes, systems / structural programs and procedures covering all individual Functional activitiesProvide relevant information to address employee queries related to functional areaActively provide required information (on General Ledgers and reconciliations) to internal and external auditors within stipulated timelines. Coordinate with auditors and resolve any audit related issues raisedPeopleContinuously share the knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry and business trends
Take ownership for attending the trainings as per the planTake ownership for completing PMS process, employee engagement surveys in timeQualifications
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business AdministrationExperience
3-6 years of experience in financial accounting functions in the telecom environment.Strong working knowledge of SAP, HRMS and MS Office applications such as Excel, Access and Power PointGood analytical skills (Financial).English language spoken and written skills.Optional : Arabic language spoken and written skills.Certification
Accounting qualification (AAT / Part Professional qualification) or equivalentPreferably ACCA, CMA, CPA, etc. qualifiedSeniorities
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustries#J-18808-Ljbffr