GL Accountant

Who we are?Americana Restaurants is a leading restaurant operator and food & beverage platform in the MENA region. With a legacy that dates back to 1964, we’ve grown to represent and manage some of the world’s most beloved restaurant brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, and many more across over 12 countries. Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction continues to drive our growth and success in the region.As we expand, we're looking for passionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. If you're driven by purpose and motivated to make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team.Purpose of the RoleGL Accountant maintains general ledger entries and reconciling financial statements, Involving in the monthly financial statement close, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Key Responsibilities:Booking financial data and transactions into the ledgerPrepares and maintains monthly GL journal entries with sufficient documentationFollow documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.Review bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliationsAssist other departments in accounting issues and queries.Perform accounting analyses and reporting to support decision-making purposesPerform month-end closing activities and reconciliations.Provide periodical financial reports.What We’re Looking For:Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, major in Finance or Accounting.Experience: 1-3 years of solid experience in managing general ledger.Skills: Knowledge of MS Office and ERP systemUnderstanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patternsDemonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with all levels of an organizationBusiness acumen and excellent communication skills.Proven efficiency in dealing with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forcesLanguages: Excellent command of English verbal and written.