Join our team at Sidra Capital as a General Accountant where you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations across the Group. We specialize in providing Shari’ah-compliant asset management solutions, focusing on private assets including real estate and private finance.
Responsibilities: - Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
- Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure accuracy and alignment with accounting principles.
- Prepare and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Process invoices, expense claims, and payment requests in line with approval protocols.
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Prepare and issue client invoices and manage petty cash disbursements.
- Monitor budgets against actual expenditures and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Prepare withholding tax and VAT filings and assist with related audits.
- Document and maintain internal control procedures and support external audits.
- Generate financial reports, analyze results, and summarize financial performance.
- Recommend enhancements to accounting systems, processes, and financial standards.
- Collaborate with the Financial Manager and Chief Accountant on financial operations.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities and budget preparation.
- Perform additional accounting and reporting duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of accounting experience, preferably within financial services or investment management.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and general accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (*, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
Sidra Capital is committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and fostering an inclusive work environment.
