Junior Accountant

Job Description – Junior Accountant Company: Maysan Properties SAOC Department: Accounts & Finance Reporting to: Finance Manager Job Purpose Support the company’s daily accounting and finance activities by maintaining accurate records, processing payments, reconciling accounts and assisting with payroll, project accounting, financial reporting and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities • Maintain day-to-day accounting transactions and ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial activities. • Review, verify and record supplier invoices, purchase invoices, expense claims and other financial documents, ensuring that supporting documents and required approvals are in place. • Prepare and process supplier payments, employee payments and other authorised company payments in accordance with approved procedures and payment schedules. • Handle banking transactions, including transfers, deposits, collections and payment processing, subject to the company’s approval requirements. • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items promptly. • Prepare monthly payroll for review and approval, including salaries, deductions, adjustments and related records, and coordinate salary payments. • Maintain accurate records of customer receipts, property sales transactions, instalment payments and outstanding receivables. Coordinate with the CRM and sales teams to reconcile customer accounts. • Monitor supplier and customer balances, reconcile statements of account and follow up on outstanding payments and discrepancies. • Assist in maintaining property development project cost records, including construction costs, contractor payments, consultant fees and other project-related expenses. • Assist with VAT workings, returns, tax compliance and other statutory reporting requirements applicable in Oman, under the supervision of the Finance Manager / Senior Accountant. • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation and other adjusting entries. • Prepare monthly accounting schedules, reconciliations and reports to support financial reporting and management review. • Maintain proper accounting documentation, supporting records and filing systems for audit and compliance purposes. • Support the finalisation of year-end accounts and prepare schedules and supporting documents required for the annual audit and financial statements. • Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax authorities and other relevant parties as instructed, and respond to requests for accounting records and clarifications. • Perform other accounting and finance-related duties assigned by management. Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, or an equivalent recognised qualification. • 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, covering transaction recording, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations. • Experience in real estate development, construction or property management would be an advantage. • Previous experience in Oman or another GCC country would be preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills • Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger accounting and basic financial reporting. • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end closing procedures. • Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables and reconciliation worksheets. • Practical experience using accounting software or an ERP system. • Basic understanding of VAT and accounting compliance requirements in Oman, with the ability to prepare supporting calculations and records. • Ability to maintain project cost records and allocate expenses to the correct project, account and cost centre. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies. • Good organisational skills and the ability to meet payment, payroll and reporting deadlines. • Good written and spoken English; Arabic would be an advantage. • Ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments and external parties. • High standards of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial, customer and employee information. Show more Show less