Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance

Lead the numbers. Strengthen the business. Shape what’s next.

Are you an experienced accounting professional who sees beyond the numbers?

At Boutiqaat, we’re looking for an Accountant to take ownership of our accounting function, drive financial accuracy and compliance, and help turn financial data into meaningful business insight.

This is more than a financial reporting role. You’ll be a key player in strengthening financial governance, improving processes, developing people, and supporting management with the information they need to make confident decisions.

• Oversee the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash, and fixed assets.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in line with approved accounting policies.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, accruals, provisions, prepayments, revenue, and expense recognition.
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations where applicable.
• Ensure the integrity and completeness of financial data throughout the accounting cycle.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS or applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate external audits, provide supporting documentation, and drive timely resolution of audit findings.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns, VAT filings, and regulatory reports.
• Maintain and continuously update accounting policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal financial controls.
• Identify control gaps, compliance risks, and process inefficiencies.
• Support internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented on time.
• Strengthen accounting procedures, workflows, and documentation.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties across the finance function.
• Support fraud prevention initiatives and promote a culture of integrity and ethical accounting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support forecasting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Monitor budget performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial analysis, management reports, and meaningful explanations to support business decisions.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Allocate responsibilities effectively and establish clear performance expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and training on accounting standards and best practices.
• Promote effective workload management and prioritization.
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting issues and support operational needs.
• Work closely with Finance leadership and senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Continuously review accounting processes, systems, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive initiatives that increase efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and control.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new accounting technologies and systems.
• Reduce unnecessary manual processes through automation and smarter ways of working.
• Contribute to the continuous development and modernization of the Finance function.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
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