Accountant Needed:A Great Opportunity to Work in the Middle East

Employer: Huta Environment

Job Title: Accountant

Position Type: Full Time

Job Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum

About Us:

Huta Environment is an interdisciplinary science, engineering, and technology firm that was established in 2007 and structured on the principle of environmental stewardship; nature’s products and processes must be protected. 

Our staff is comprised of highly-skilled knowledge workers that posses experience in pollution mitigation, ecosystem restoration, marine works, and natural resource conservation. Our firm is a certified environmental services provider for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of Meteorology and Environment. In addition, Huta is ISO 14001 certified and a member of the Environmental Industries Commission and the Saudi Environmental Society.

Purpose:

The Accountant will coordinate and oversee all activities conducted by Finance Department personnel and act as the liaison between the General Manager and said personnel. The Accountant will be based in Huta's main office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Duties:

Perform accounting functions as assigned (prepare/maintain project logs, budgets, etc.);

Comply with all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures;

Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility;

Prepare monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including "Budget vs. Actual" variance reports;

Process invoices of suppliers and subcontractors and employee salaries;

Perform and or oversee all banking activities and administer petty cash;

Assist with annual external audit (compile/prepare requested materials); and

Contribute to department and organization special projects, as necessary/assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited University; and

Up to 2 years of progressive accounting experience in and a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Skills:

Strong analytical and accounting skills; excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills;

Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft FRx or similar programs and major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting. Oracle E-Business Suite preferred;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty;

Capacity to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment; and

Facility to work with minimal guidance and to interface with all major functional leaders of the firm. 

Benefits:

Medical Insurance:  provided, excluding dental

Housing:  provided within a compound

Transportation:  a vehicle will be provided

Leave:  30 days per annum (may not be carried over/accumulated);  two round trip economy class tickets between Jeddah and London on Saudi Airlines will be provided per annum; in addition, there are +/- 9 local holidays