JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Chief Accountant to join our dynamic team in Muscat, Oman. The ideal candidate will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations while providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to make a significant impact in a vital sector.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors as necessary.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements to assess profitability and financial performance.
- Implement and maintain a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets.
- Train and mentor accounting team members to strengthen their skills and performance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is preferred.- Proven experience as a Chief Accountant or in a similar accounting management role within the water or utilities industry is highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.
- Solid understanding of local accounting regulations and tax laws in Oman.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Veolia is the world's largest environmental services company.
For over 160 years, Veolia has provided public and private sectors with Water, Energy and Waste Management solutions and services which are vital to human development and sustainable growth.
With over 200,000 employees on five continents, Veolia designs practical solutions for the management (operation, treatment, distribution and/or supply) of Water, Waste and Energy. Through these three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them.
Veolia Group achieved revenues of EUR 28.5billion in 2021. (In 2020) the Veolia Group served 95mn inhabitants with drinking water, 62mn with sanitation, produced nearly 43mn MWH of energy, and recycled 47mn tonnes of waste.
Veolia aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our goal is to build a better 21st century. We therefore see ourselves as #resourcers.
VEOLIA IN THE NEAR & MIDDLE EAST
Veolia has operated in the Middle East for over 30 years, providing innovative and sustainable water & waste services to industries, governments & communities, retail and commercial businesses.
Veolia has more than 3,000 employees in the Near & Middle East and a strong regional network of ~12 offices in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.
Veolia currently has over 6,000 project references of work delivered in the region, and continues to develop new projects through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes.
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