Accountant

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51 st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable + Accounts Payable Invoice Processing:
- Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Review, verify, and process client AR invoices as per request, in a timely and accurate manner.
- Resolve discrepancies related to invoices and purchase orders.

Cash Receipt + Payment Management:
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
- Process cash receipts as per credit received from clients.
- Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.

Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Reconciliation:
- Assist in month-end closing processes by ensuring all transactions are recorded within the monthly timeline.
- Assist the team in AR + AP reconciliation as required.

Compliance and Controls:
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in accounting role.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Excel).
- Vantage Point ERP system experience will be an advantage
- Good understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Language - Bilingual - proficient in both English & Arabic.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.