Accounting Associate

Job description / Role

About the company

Azadea Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

Job purpose

The accounting associate is responsible for maintaining accurate bookkeeping to support the efficient delivery of high-quality accounting services throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and correct routine errors and anomalies in input data to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Analyze ledgers and accounts to facilitate the timely reconciliation of financial data, ensuring the company maintains continuous awareness of its financial position.
• Report major problems and areas of non-compliance to the hierarchy to maintain a high level of accounting management and control, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Manage the daily collection of cash from shops, ensuring secure deposit into the bank with a focus on maintaining high levels of confidentiality and security.
• Monitor compliance with accounting procedures among subordinates and employees to ensure adherence to established systems.
• Process ledger and booking entries following specified procedures to ensure timely and accurate recording of all transactions.

Qualifications

Language & technical skills

Language proficiency

• Fluency in English.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Finance, or Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

Zero to two years experience in a similar role.

Behavioral competencies

Financial acumen

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, swiftly assembles and fluently interprets the financial data and metrics relevant to the role. Draws rich insights from financial and quantitative data. Adheres to relevant budgetary guidelines.

Plans and aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.

Ensures accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.

Collaborates

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.

Situational adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, swiftly and easily adapts approach to a wide array of different or changing situations. Is inquisitive about evolving situations; identifies how to adapt early.

Azadea Group is an equal employment opportunity employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.