Accountant - AP at Sika AG

Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Ledger Operations, Journal Entries, Monthly Closing, Financial Statements, Financial Reports, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax Computations, Budgets, Forecasts, Payroll Administration, Bank Reconciliations, Audit Process, Internal Controls, ERP Systems, MS Excel

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Leadership that prioritizes a people-first culture makes a company a great place to work. Employees feel valued, appreciated, and connected, which fosters trust, respect, and open communication. Sika achieve higher employee engagement, attract top talent, and minimize unwanted turnover, contributing to better business success. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following, while other duties may be assigned thereafter: Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts. General ledger operations. Prepare journal entries. Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements. Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports. Assist with account receivable and accounts payable. Assist with tax computations and returns. Assist in budgets and forecasts. Assist with payroll administration. Account/bank reconciliations. Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process. Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience (Competencies Required) Educational Credentials (BA) in Finance/Accounting or other related field. CPA Certification (Chartered Public Accountant) would be an added benefit. Work Experience Minimum of 2yrs in Finance/Accounting. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of financial reporting. Technical accounting skills. Previous experience of general accounting. Proficiency in relevant accounting software. Language Skills Ability to communicate clearly, read and write effectively; in English and Arabic (preferably) English language level shall not be less than proficiency Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a high level of computer skills Expert knowledge of integrated ERP systems is a pre requisite – e.g. SAP, Axapta, Oracle, or other Must be proficient in MS Excel and Word, and Inventory software Other Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively work in a multi-gender, multi-national work team; whilst displaying particular sensitivity towards cultural and ethnic differences Ability to travel frequently, in accordance to operational requirements Excellent planning, analytical, communication and organizational skills Ability to understand, interpret and anticipate operating environment Additional Information Skills: Self-motivated Knowledge in Facade and curtain wall market Problem solving abilities Excellent communication in Arabic and English Teamwork and team building Interpersonal skills Strong negotiations skills Working under pressure We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Global Contract type: Permanent Region: EMEA Area: Middle East Global Department: Finance

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Responsibilities

The role involves essential duties such as reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts, performing general ledger operations, preparing journal entries, and assisting with monthly closings and financial statement preparation. The accountant will also support accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax computations, budgets, forecasts, and payroll administration.