Accounting Specialist

Job Description - Accounting Specialist (ACC
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ACC
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AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing proper bookkeeping and reconciling the books of account to support the effective provision of high-quality accounting services across the business.

• Identify, investigate, and rectify routine errors and anomalies in input data to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Analyze ledgers and accounts to facilitate timely reconciliation of financial data, ensuring the company maintains continuous awareness of its financial position.
• Prepare non-routine financial data upon request to support management decision-making.
• Prepare reports from statistical and financial information according to established schedules, ensuring all required information is available for timely review.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and adherence to established systems.
• Process ledger and booking entries in accordance with established procedures, ensuring all transactions are recorded timely and accurately.
• Report major issues and areas of non-compliance to the hierarchy to ensure high levels of accounting management and control, facilitating timely resolution of problems.

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in local language is a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Finance, or Accounting, or a related field.

Two to four years of experience in a similar role.

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, swiftly assembles and fluently interprets the financial data and metrics relevant to the role. Draws rich insights from financial and quantitative data. Adheres to relevant budgetary guidelines.

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant work groups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. For example, actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.