Accounting Manager

Purpose/ Mission:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the accounting and financial reporting function for the Company's operations in Oman. This role will play a key part in setting up accounting processes, internal controls, statutory compliance, and financial reporting systems during the project development, construction, and operational phases.

In addition to local responsibilities, the position will work closely with the Regional Finance team in Singapore to support group reporting, consolidation, external audits, and corporate finance initiatives across the organization.

The successful candidate must be hands-on, capable of building accounting processes from the ground up, and comfortable working in a dynamic multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Establish and manage the accounting function for the Oman entity from start-up phase through operational readiness.
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with Group requirements and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Manage the general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.

Project & Construction Accounting

• Support accounting activities during project development and construction phases.
• Monitor project expenditures, capital work-in-progress (CWIP), and capitalization processes.
• Coordinate with Project Controls and Procurement teams to ensure accurate financial recording of project costs.
• Track capital expenditures and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support financial reporting related to EPC contracts and project investments.

Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with Oman statutory accounting requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable regulatory filings.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Monitor changes in accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.