Financial Accountant

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across the Middle East & Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities:

AP Invoicing:

• Ensure correct capturing of supplier invoices via workflow and correct GL allocation.
• Ensure timeous payments of suppliers
  
  
  

Cash and Bank:

• Petty cash processing
• Process payments on corporate card
• Provide supporting documentation to SA accountant when required
  
  
  

Vendor registration:

• Assist with Vendor registration by following up on Vendor activation in VP, retrieving bank confirmations and verifications
  
  
  

Monthly Journals:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries accurately and timely.
  
  
  

Reconciliations:

• Perform reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, sundry items, bank, cash and other ad-hoc accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring timely clearance of old items.
  
  
  

Fixed Asset Register Maintenance:

• Assist with Maintaining the fixed asset register, including recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
  
  
  

Policy Review:

• Review existing financial policies and ensure adherence.
  
  
  

Project Accounting:

• Process client invoices on Pagero system, including reconciliation between the Pagero and Vantagepoint systems
  
  
  

Ad-hoc Requests:

• Handle ad-hoc requests from management or other departments in a timely manner.
• Provide support to business units by offering financial information and analysis as needed.
  
  
  

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ of experience in accounting roles, preferably in a similar capacity.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written Arabic and English (Interview will be done in English)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices