Senior Accountant
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Job Description
To ensure efficient & accurate IKEA accounts.
Ensure a smooth operation for administering the Companys fiscal affairs in accordance with applicable local guidelines.
The department manages the annual audit annual budget and advises management on all aspects of financial planning.
To support the Finance Manager by taking full responsibility of daily accounts by maintaining the accounts of daily transactions.
Key Assignments
- Responsible for coordinating day to day accounting activities preparing/ reviewing / posting journal entries securing the timely update and reconciliation of general ledger accounts;
- Analyzing financial data and provide insights to the management;
- Completing monthly half yearly and yearly closing of books of accounts and finalize the financial and management reports according to the set timelines;
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements including income statement balance sheet cash flow statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards and reporting to stakeholders;
- Reviewing and managing accounts payable and receivable and updating master data;
- Reconciliation and follow up of the companys purchases sales and payments;
- Monitoring and following up the bank and cash balances and secure sufficient and optimum level of funds for a smooth operation at all times;
- Preparation of internal and external ad hoc reports;
- Preparation of audit schedules and liaise with external auditors to complete the audits of financial statements filings and other compliance activities according to the set timelines;
- Liaise with tax consultants banks insurers and other relevant external parties;
- Secure that all payments to suppliers co-workers and authorities are done on time and in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions;
- Lead the team of Accountants and maintain a good coordination with other departments;
- Participating in projects and support execution to simplify and automate financial operations and reporting;
- Participating for annual budget preparation process;
- Supporting and maintaining a connection with local functions and IKEA global functions.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field
- Fully or part qualification of CA CIMA ACCA or CPA equivalent is preferred
- 5 years of experience in accounting
- Proficiency in English language is a must.
- Strong knowledge of IFRSs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in leading a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office especially in Excel
- Experience with MS Dynamics or other ERP systems is preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Additional Information :
* Local employment regulations applies
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
