Financial Accounting Senior Specialist Oman Investment Authority

Job DescriptionRoles & ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and related accounting activities. Prepare and process payments to vendors and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, procedures, and delegated authorities. Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial transactions on a regular basis, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies. Support treasury operations by preparing payment schedules, monitoring cash balances, assisting in cash flow management, and coordinating with banks on routine banking transactions and requirements. Handle fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, disposals, transfers, depreciation calculations, asset register maintenance, and periodic asset verification exercises. Prepare, review, and file VAT returns and other tax-related submissions, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations, statutory requirements, and reporting deadlines. Handle petty cash and other cash transactions, ensuring appropriate controls, accuracy, and safeguarding of company funds. Handle outstanding receivables, follow up on overdue accounts, communicate with customers to resolve payment issues and disputes, recommend escalation actions where necessary, and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. Prepare aging reports, collection forecasts, financial schedules, and management reports; support month-end and year-end closing activities, audits, and financial reporting requirements. Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and preparation of supporting schedules for financial statements. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable financial regulations. Provide financial support and respond to accounting-related queries from internal departments and external stakeholders as required. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and automation of accounting, treasury, and financial reporting processes. Support and guide junior accounting staff when required and act as a key point of contact for complex accounting matters. Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager.