Finance officer - AtkinsRalis

AtkinsRalis business is one of the largest multidisciplinary multi sector engineering design consultancies.

As one of the worlds most respected design engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector AtkinsRalis are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud 50 years history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design engineering and project management services for buildings transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

AtkinsRalis in the Middle East now employs around 2000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi Al Ain Doha Dubai Jeddah Kuwait City Manama Muscat Riyadh and Sharjah.

About AtkinsRalis

Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a worldleading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory & environmental services intelligent networks & cybersecurity design & engineering procurement project & construction management operations & maintenance decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at confidential or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Description Finance Officer:

Purpose

Reporting to the Project Director the Procurement Specialist will work to identify develop and implement strategies contracts and processes for the outsourcing of services in a multiClient real estate management portfolio.

As Specialist the person will provide leadership guidance and direction to team members interact with key operational staff to communicate on competitive initiatives and report to the Senior Manager regarding regional activities

Responsibilities

• Record and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable.
• Processes supplier invoices; troubleshoots and resolves issues.
• Reviews all cheque processing and fund transfers.
• Review and process expense reports
• Prepares and submits subcontractors payment reports.
• Prepares monthly accounts reconciliations and resolve any outstanding items.
• Supports our Operations personnel and respond to any adhoc requests from them.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist with other accounting projects
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Assist Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors in finance Accounting Commerce or related field.
• 3 years work experience in core accounting function.
• Excellent English and Arabic written and spoken communication.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• A strong knowledge of MSOffice particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with ERP systems and knowledge of J.D. Edwards in particular is an asset.
• Ability to learn and understand the Contractual Payment Mechanism and the working within the QFM CAFM system to avoid unnecessary KPI performance deductions.
• Deputize for Finance Manager in times of its absence.
• Candidate must be a Saudi national.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 26 working days annual leave (6day work week)
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24hour free advice on financial legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health fitness and nutrition consultants.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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