Senior General Accountant

Araby Brand is looking for a Senior General Accountant to manage and oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, monthly closing process, client invoicing, collections, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, tax-related documentation, and management financial reporting. This role is not limited to recording transactions. We are looking for someone who can maintain accurate financial records, improve accounting processes, support better financial control, and provide clear reports that help management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in general accounting, a solid understanding of service-based businesses, and the ability to work in a fast-growing environment where accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and ownership are essential. **Key Responsibilities** **General Accounting & Monthly Closing** * Record, review, and post daily accounting entries accurately and on time. * Prepare monthly accruals, prepaid expenses, revenue recognition entries, and other required adjustments. * Manage the monthly closing process and ensure all accounts are properly reconciled. * Review the trial balance and identify any unusual balances or inconsistencies. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records. * Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. **Client Invoicing & Collections** * Prepare, issue, and review client invoices based on approved contracts, retainers, projects, and service agreements. * Track client payments and ensure that all collections are properly matched with the relevant invoices. * Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and highlight overdue balances. * Follow up internally on delayed payments and support management with clear collection status reports. * Maintain accurate records for each client, including invoices issued, payments received, outstanding balances, and payment delays. * Coordinate with relevant teams regarding service continuation, suspension, or escalation based on client payment status. **Suppliers, Expenses & Payables** * Review supplier invoices, expense claims, and supporting documents before recording or processing payments. * Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supplier balances. * Prepare payment schedules for suppliers, vendors, and service providers. * Ensure that all expenses are properly classified and allocated to the correct accounts, departments, or cost centers. * Monitor recurring expenses and highlight any unusual or unjustified cost increases. * Support the development of better expense control and documentation procedures. **Bank Reconciliations & Cash Flow** * Prepare regular bank reconciliations and investigate any differences between bank statements and accounting records. * Monitor bank transactions, transfers, checks, payment gateways, or wallets if applicable. * Prepare cash position and cash flow reports for management. * Track pending payments, incoming transfers, and short-term financial obligations. * Support management with a clear view of liquidity, upcoming commitments, and expected collections. **Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting** * Review monthly payroll reports in coordination with the HR team. * Record payroll entries, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, social insurance, allowances, and other employee-related costs. * Track employee advances, custody, reimbursements, and any outstanding balances. * Ensure payroll-related entries are accurate and aligned with approved internal policies. **Tax, Compliance & Documentation** * Prepare and organize the required data for tax filings in coordination with the external accountant, tax consultant, or auditor. * Support VAT, withholding tax, e-invoicing, and any other applicable tax requirements. * Ensure that invoices, receipts, contracts, and supporting documents are properly archived and accessible. * Follow up on accounting and tax deadlines to avoid delays or penalties. * Assist in preparing files and documents required for internal or external audits. **Management Reporting & Financial Analysis** * Prepare monthly management reports covering: * Revenue. * Expenses by category. * Net profit or loss. * Client receivables. * Supplier payables. * Cash position. * Collection status. * Budget vs. actual comparisons, when applicable. * Analyze financial variances and highlight key observations to management. * Support management in understanding service profitability, department costs, and client-level financial performance. * Provide accurate financial insights that help improve decision-making and cost control. **Accounting Systems, Processes & Internal Control** * Work on the company’s accounting system, preferably Odoo or a similar ERP system. * Maintain clean and organized accounting records within the system. * Improve the documentation cycle for payments, approvals, invoices, and expenses. * Help develop and implement better internal