Accountant

About the Role

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) is seeking an Accountant to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Region. This full-time position is crucial for managing financial transactions, reporting, and compliance for energy projects and operations. The role ensures accuracy, transparency, and adherence to industry and regulatory standards, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and review financial transactions in compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare supporting schedules for reporting.
• Track and report on the financial performance of ongoing projects, including budgeting and cost management.
• Assist in the preparation of management and statutory financial reports.
• Ensure proper application of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support variance analysis of actual versus budget for revenues, costs, and cash flows.
• Provide financial data and insights to assist in forecasting and budgeting exercises.
• Monitor bank transactions and prepare accurate bank reconciliations.
• Assist in weekly and monthly cash flow reporting.
• Ensure correct accounting of VAT, Zakat, and other applicable tax requirements.
• Prepare documentation to support compliance with regulatory filings.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Post and maintain transactions in ERP systems.
• Contribute to improvements in financial reporting systems and tools.
• Support the finance team with financial analysis and report generation on an as-needed basis.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Demonstrated understanding of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Experience with ERP systems is required.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager, contributing to the overall financial integrity and operational efficiency of Al Jomaih Energy & Water.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Region. The role involves working within a dedicated finance team focused on supporting energy projects and operations.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.