In-House Accountant

Description

Amanah group of companies is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented In-House Accountant with at least five years of practical experience in accounting or a similar hands-on role. The ideal candidate will expertly manage daily accounting functions, maintain precise financial records, and ensure accurate and timely invoicing for customers. This role demands ownership of the accounts function, with a focus on identifying discrepancies, providing clear financial insights, and supporting overall company financial health. The candidate will be skilled in bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and financial reporting, using accounting software and Microsoft Excel efficiently. While this position does not involve managing a team, independence, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines are critical attributes for success. The In-House Accountant will collaborate closely with external accountants to prepare VAT returns, payroll, and year-end accounts. Knowledge or experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or warehousing is advantageous, helping to align financial operations with industry-specific demands. Professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, or equivalent practical experience, are preferred to ensure the candidate possesses a solid accounting foundation and compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and bookkeeping operations to ensure accurate financial data recording.
• Maintain and update sales, purchase, and general ledgers with precision and timeliness.
• Review completed shipments and services against invoices to guarantee all customers are billed correctly and no charges are omitted.
• Verify invoice amounts by cross-referencing agreed rates, supporting documents, and applicable charges.
• Generate and promptly distribute customer invoices, including issuing credit notes when necessary.
• Record and verify supplier invoices, addressing and resolving any discrepancies found.
• Perform bank account reconciliations, as well as customer account and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively pursue overdue payments, reporting significant overdue debts to management.
• Track upcoming payments and maintain an accurate cash flow forecast to aid financial planning.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts and reports that outline income, expenditure, debtors, and creditors status.
• Maintain well-organized financial records and all supporting documentation to facilitate audits and financial reviews.
• Coordinate with external accountants on VAT returns, payroll processing, and the preparation of year-end financial accounts.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies with a strong attention to detail and analytical approach.
• Operate independently to ensure deadlines are met and all financial activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Apply practical experience and knowledge gained from working in logistics, freight forwarding, or warehousing sectors to enhance accounting functionality.

Experience

5 Years

Apply By

Nov 24, 2026

Required Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Month-End Close
• Month-End Close and Account Reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• Invoice Processing
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounting Software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Financial Record Maintenance

Nice to Have Skills

• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Microsoft Excel