Specialist General Ledger

About the Role

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail is seeking a Specialist, General Ledger to join their team in Al Jubail. This full-time role is responsible for managing general ledger activities to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. The position involves account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, and supporting financial closes, requiring strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage daily accounting operations, including maintaining general ledgers and ensuring accurate financial records.
2. Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
3. Prepare weekly bank reconciliations for review with the Chief Accountant, coordinating with relevant functions to resolve reconciling items and suggesting permanent solutions for recurring issues.
4. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
5. Facilitate the supply of information to auditors, attorneys, and other third parties for legal, compliance, and audit matters.
6. Collaborate with other functions to support business decision-making and ensure timely and accurate information for IKTVA.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls.
8. Stay updated on accounting regulations and best practices to maintain compliance with relevant standards.
9. Assist in periodic reconciliation of all clearing nature accounts, including freight, GR/IR, PS settlement and capitalization, employee advances, supplier advances, petty cash, manpower, salary payable, VAT, and other related clearing accounts.
10. Assist in the reconciliation of intercompany balances.
11. Support the Chief Accountant in applying applicable IFRS for accounting matters, highlighting deviations or non-compliance, and suggesting solutions for compliance, including leases accounting, Property, Plant and Equipment, Intangible Assets, and Financial Instruments.
12. Participate in ERP system improvements by identifying inefficiencies and engaging support teams to resolve issues.
13. Assist the Chief Accountant in ensuring financial statements appropriately represent all necessary GL accounts and Cost centers under correct financial statement lines and notes.
14. Ensure thorough review of all general ledger accounts and maintain complete command over their nature and functioning.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments to resolve issues and streamline operations.
• Knowledge of accounting regulations and best practices, including IFRS.

Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in managing general ledger activities.
• Strong organizational skills for account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to support financial closing processes efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, focusing on maintaining financial accuracy and supporting various accounting functions within a collaborative environment.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.