3 days ago
Accountant
Grant Thornton Bahrain
On Site
Full Time
BHD 20,000
Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Job Overview
Job TitleAccountant
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered SalaryBHD 20,000
LocationManama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
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Job Description
About the Role: Accountant at Grant Thornton Bahrain
Grant Thornton Bahrain is seeking a skilled and experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing vital financial insights to management. You will be responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, from preparing financial statements to assisting with audits and tax filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
- Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and local regulations.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
- Prepare tax filings and ensure timely statutory compliance.
- Monitor cash flow and financial transactions.
- Identify process improvements and implement internal controls.
- Provide financial reports and insights to management.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Professional certifications like ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA or related are highly preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong hands-on accounting skills.
- Experience using ERP systems (Odoo, SAP or similar).
- Strong reporting and English communication skills.
Key skills/competency
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- IFRS/GAAP Compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Audit Support
- Tax Filings
- ERP Systems (Odoo, SAP)
- Financial Analysis
How to Get Hired at Grant Thornton Bahrain
- Research Grant Thornton Bahrain's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume meticulously: Highlight accounting expertise, IFRS/GAAP compliance, ERP system experience (Odoo, SAP), and strong communication skills.
- Showcase relevant experience: Provide specific examples of financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and process improvements in past accounting roles.
- Prepare for technical accounting questions: Be ready to discuss IFRS/GAAP principles, reconciliation processes, and financial analysis techniques.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills: Practice articulating complex financial information clearly, as reporting and English communication are key.
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