Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting effective cash flow management, overseeing day-to-day banking operations, and coordinating audit activities to ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements. This role involves monitoring liquidity, managing bank reconciliations, and facilitating smooth interactions with external auditors. The Senior Accountant also contributes to the accuracy of financial records, supports the implementation of internal controls, and ensures that financial operations align with organizational policies and statutory obligations. Additionally, the position plays a key role in maintaining financial discipline, optimizing treasury processes, and supporting the finance team in achieving overall operational efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1- Ensure adequate cash flow is maintained to meet the company s financial obligations, while optimizing cash utilization to enhance operational efficiency. 2- Prepare and report on the company s liquidity position and key financial ratios, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and timely delivery. 3- Oversee banking operations, including the management of all bank accounts and execution of interbank transfers to ensure smooth and secure transactions. 4- Assist in the preparation of reports for the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), ensuring completeness and consistency with financial data. 5- Support the analysis of funding costs to identify opportunities for cost savings and improve financial performance. 6- Maintain and monitor interest expense accruals, ensuring accurate accounting and alignment with company policies and financial standards. 7- Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to support financial planning, investment decisions, and liquidity management. 8- Coordinate with external and internal auditors during audits by providing necessary documentation and liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient audit processes. 9- Support regulatory compliance efforts by responding to requests from regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations. 10- Process and record journal vouchers for interest payments, accruals, revenue, fund transfers, interest rate swaps, and foreign exchange hedge transactions. 11- Oversee the accurate calculation and timely payment of interest expenses, in line with internal controls and financial reporting standards. 12- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to support overall departmental and organizational objectives. Qualification : Education A minimum of BSc. in Accounting or Banking. Experience A minimum of three years in the same field. With a higher education degree, less number of years of experience are accepted. Simultaneously, lower education degree with extensive experience may be considered. Certificates and Licenses ACCA, CPA or CA holder. Competencies : Core Competencies - Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey complex information to both internal and external stakeholders. - Works proactively with colleagues, sharing knowledge, resources, and support to achieve team and organizational objectives. - Adapt to change, embrace challenges, stay resilient under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude to achieve goals. - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to resolve issues efficiently and effectively in complex, high-pressure situations. - Able to uphold ethical standards, make transparent decisions, follow legal requirements, and treat others with fairness and respect. Technical/Role-Specific Competencies - Manages daily cash operations and forecasts cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for business needs while optimizing the use of available funds. - Handles banking activities, including fund transfers, bank account management, and execution of treasury transactions such as interest payments and foreign exchange hedges. - Prepares accurate financial and liquidity reports, including ALCO submissions and key financial ratio analysis, supporting strategic planning and regulatory requirements. - Coordinates with auditors by providing required financial data and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit standards. - Processes journal vouchers related to interest payments, accruals, revenues, and fund transfers, maintaining accuracy in general ledger entries and financial records.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education A minimum of BSc. in Accounting or Banking. Experience A minimum of three years in the same field. With a higher education degree, less number of years of experience are accepted. Simultaneously, lower education degree with extensive experience may be considered. Certificates and Licenses ACCA, CPA or CA holder. Competencies : Core Competencies - Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey complex information to both internal and external stakeholders. - Works proactively with colleagues, sharing knowledge, resources, and support to achieve team and organizational objectives. - Adapt to change, embrace challenges, stay resilient under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude to achieve goals. - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to resolve issues efficiently and effectively in complex, high-pressure situations. - Able to uphold ethical standards, make transparent decisions, follow legal requirements, and treat others with fairness and respect. Technical/Role-Specific Competencies - Manages daily cash operations and forecasts cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for business needs while optimizing the use of available funds. - Handles banking activities, including fund transfers, bank account management, and execution of treasury transactions such as interest payments and foreign exchange hedges. - Prepares accurate financial and liquidity reports, including ALCO submissions and key financial ratio analysis, supporting strategic planning and regulatory requirements. - Coordinates with auditors by providing required financial data and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit standards. - Processes journal vouchers related to interest payments, accruals, revenues, and fund transfers, maintaining accuracy in general ledger entries and financial records.