Assistant Manager - General Ledger and Tax Compliance

Assistant Manager - General Ledger and Tax Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Record, classify, and reconcile financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts through regular reviews and analysis.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

• Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Conduct detailed account analysis and reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Provide support for external audits and collaborate with auditors as necessary.
• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

Tax Compliance:

• Support to develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the organization's tax liability.
• Ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations, keeping abreast of changes and updates.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate tax returns and related documents.
• Manage tax audits and reviews, collaborating with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Conduct in-depth research on tax issues, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Identify and assess tax-related risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Prepare regular reports on the organization's tax compliance status to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience within the GCC region, with a strong understanding of regional financial regulations and practices.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA is mandatory.
• Proven expertise in general ledger maintenance, including recording, classifying, and reconciling financial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of adjusting journal entries and comprehensive account analysis.
• Solid background in financial reporting, with the ability to assist in the preparation of financial statements and collaborate during external audits.
• Proficient in account reconciliation, including bank, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and planning strategies, with a keen understanding of local, state, and federal tax laws.
• Experience in managing tax audits and liaising with auditors and tax authorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research complex tax issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).