General Ledger Accountant

Job Purpose:

Process and handle accounting tasks, such as invoicing and processing accounts for pay and benefits to ensure that statements are accurate and compliant with standards and regulations.

Main Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Participate in studies performed by the Division or the Department and provide valuable input to the end product.
2. Provide suggestions to improve the accounting policies and procedures, and control systems.
3. Perform any necessary account reconciliation to maintain updated records.
4. Coordinate with receivable and payable specialists to ensure proper payment and collection.
5. Prepare audit and document all payments and invoices accurately and in an efficient manner to ensure they are adequately used for future review and audits.
6. Manage pay balances (supplier statements, rebates, debt balances, period end closing).
7. Prepare the necessary month-end and year-end closing reports related to foreign and local accounts payables.
8. Interact with procurement and other departments to ensure a smooth payment process.
9. Prepare support documents detailing transaction history, problems, comments and any other relevant data for the purpose of accurate book keeping and future review.
10. Regularly prepare the payroll of Sadara’s employees and ensure its timely completion.
11. Provide financial support to analyze alternatives for contracts and provide inputs to determine best economic options.
12. Establish cost flows structure, expense collection procedures and business rules to ensure consistent accounting records.
13. Ensure accurate expense recording and ensure management understand cost trend and take proper actions to have spending under control.
14. Perform any job-related activities as requested by the immediate supervisor/manager.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or other related academic discipline.

Professional Qualifications:

SOCPA/CPA/CMA membership.