Junior Accountant

Job description / Role

- Assists in performing general ledger accounting functions as needed and/or assigned (e.g. general ledger, purchasing, customers etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that department functions are completed in an accurate and timely manner during short times of need.
- Active follow up with customers, ensuring timely receipt of S.O.A and outstanding balance.
- Informs other staff regarding procedural requirements for the purpose of facilitating financial compliance within established practices.
- Maintains a wide variety of financial information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Provides support to other departmental personnel regarding procedures and program requirements for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing in compliance within policy and established regulatory guidelines.
- Reconciles a wide variety of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
- Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.
- Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of sources (e.g. Head office, Jordan office, Bahrain office, vendors, customers, auditors, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or providing guidance among several parties; and providing information and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
- Reviews financial information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
- Assist Financial Controller in preparing reports, updating phoenix, product configuration etc.
- Assist in Admin, Legal and HR matters.

Requirements

- Graduate with 2 to 4 years of experience.
- Good command in English.
- Computer literate.
- Preferably bilingual.
- Holder of relevant professional qualifications is desirable.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including generally accepted accounting Principles.
- Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
- Knowledge of financial regulations in country of operations.
- Ability to consistently apply the appropriate Company’s standard financial tools, analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
- Ability to compile accurate and complete information.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

About the Company

Established in 1996, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrains Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!

Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:

Accounting, Finance & Banking Logistics & Customer Service Secretarial & Administration Human Resources & Recruitment Engineering & Construction IT/Telecom Marketing & PR Oil and Gas

The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.