Accountant

Job description / Role

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, conducting audits, and supporting the management team in financial decision-making. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in compliance with accounting standards.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of tax returns, ensuring timely submission and compliance with tax laws.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the creation of annual budgets and forecasts; analyze financial performance and provide insights into cost management and revenue growth.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial data.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis and reports to support decision-making by management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized financial records, ensuring proper filing and documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles (3+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel).
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional Qualifications if any

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering