Accountant

Job Description

PURPOSE OF JOB :

To support the Finance Manager by taking full responsibility of daily accounts, by maintaining the accounts of daily transactions.

To ensure efficient & accurate IKEA accounts.

Ensure a smooth operation for administering the Company’s fiscal affairs in accordance with applicable local guidelines.

ASSIGNMENT :

Controlling and follow-up of all credit invoices and their payments

Dispatch of Credit Invoices to Customer.

Co-ordinate with Contracts Dept. with respect to Project Customers

Posting and control of all down-payments.

All deposit slips to be checked, initialled and to be submitted to the Chief Accountant .

Follow-up of credit cards and payments with the bank.

Clearing of Credit Customer.

Credit card reconciliation- system vs. actual on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.

Reconciliation of down-payments with the General Ledger on a monthly basis.

Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis.

In the absence of the Chief Accountant, enter all the fixed assets into the system under correct group and reconciliation of Fixed Assets and depreciation with the G / L on a monthly basis.

To assist the Chief Accountant in the preparation of monthly financial statements.

Directly involved in the inventory and ensure accuracy of the count.

Verification of Cashier reconciliation from Cash Office, after it has been checked by the Treasurer

Verification of Cash Postings -Store sales done by the Treasurer.

Verification of Card Postings – Store sales done by the Treasurer.

All customer payments are to be received against official receipt and ensure it is deposited and accounted on time.

All receipt vouchers are to be controlled by the serial number.

Credit note for discount on credit sales are to be accounted after obtaining the approval of the Department Manager & Finance Manager.

Verification of vendor invoices for correctness and proper authorisation (LPO, etc).

Accounting of vendor invoices through Vendor accounts using the correct account & cost codes.

Reconciliation of vendor accounts on a monthly basis.

Performing internal audits in co-ordination with / as assigned by the Chief Accountant from time to time..

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FOR PARTICULAR JOB :

Education : Bachelor of Commerce / Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management

excellent knowledge in MS Office

Experience : Minimum 3-5 years as an Accountant with an international Company

Core Competencies :

Fluent in English, Arabic and French

Communication & interpersonal Skills

Planning & Organizing

Accuracy

Team Work

Innovative & Creative Thinking

Cost Conscious (Cost awareness)

Attendance & Punctuality

Technical Competencies :

Good numerical ability (mathematical skills)Maintain high level of accuracy in paperwork and filing