Assistant Accounts Manager

Job description / Role

Core Responsibilities:
• Taking responsibility for the planning and execution of financial duties related to the branch including Distribution and retail businesses.
• Preparing financial statements, reports, and forecasts for the business to ensure financial stability.
• Drafting budgets, income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and reports required by regulatory authorities.
• Managing the risks involved in the financial activities of the business.
• Receivable management and customer interactions.
• Analysis of various financial data. (Margin analysis, Store profitability, expense control, Rentals, and key accounting ratios)
• Compiling financial reports and supervising month-end processes.
• Managing and monitoring metrics, KPI tracking, and reports for the financial department.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization.
• Providing training to staff members regarding financial processes.
• Inventory management – inventory aging, liquidations, stock counts (warehouse and store)

Requirements

Qualification & Experience:
• Min 5-7 years' experience in the same industry (Distribution & Retail)
• Qualified Graduate or Postgraduate
• Knowledge about the prevailing Tax laws in Oman (VAT and Income Tax). Tax Assessments, VAT Returns, etc.
• Command over ERP & MS Office is essential. (Preference Microsoft 365 accounting software, advanced knowledge in MS Excel for various analyses)

About the Company

The history of Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group is an enchanting tale that spans over 40 years. This pioneer in Arabian perfumes was founded in the year 1974 by Mr. Hussein Adam Ali, a visionary young man from Yemen with a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for perfumery.

Over the following years, Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group grew from strength to strength. The company was enriched by its association with Givaudan SA, one of the world’s largest and most respected manufacturers of exclusive perfume ingredients. Today, we operate five modern manufacturing facilities spread across an area of 165,000 sq. ft., producing more than 35 million perfumes annually and exporting to over 80 countries.