About the Role
We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Senior Account Executive to join our Finance team. This role serves as the engine behind our daily financial operations, ensuring absolute accuracy in our general ledger to support critical VAT and regulatory reporting requirements.
You will play a key role in managing daily bookkeeping, performing high-volume reconciliations, and acting as the primary operational point of contact for external and internal auditors to ensure seamless audit readiness.
You will work closely with cross-functional technical teams and management to navigate a fast-evolving digital environment. The role requires agility and a proactive approach to maintaining compliance with local tax authorities while financial processes scale quickly to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate, up-to-date daily bookkeeping entries in accordance with accounting standards and banking regulations
Perform daily reconciliations of high-volume digital bank accounts and internal suspense accounts
Support the month-end closing process by efficiently preparing journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
Prepare, verify, and submit timely VAT returns to ensure full compliance with local tax authorities
Monitor evolving tax laws affecting digital financial services and assist in implementing necessary system updates
Act as the primary operational liaison for auditors, managing "Provided by Client" (PBC) schedules and gathering supporting documentation
Address auditor queries promptly, walk them through complex transaction flows, and resolve any identified discrepancies
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or progress toward one is highly preferred
Minimum 4 to 6 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably within a FinTech, digital banking, or financial services environment
Deep understanding of VAT regulations and strong knowledge of upcoming tax laws in Bahrain
Proven experience managing large datasets with advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match)
Familiarity with enterprise financial software, with experience in Oracle E-Business Suite considered a strong plus
Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for spotting anomalies in high-volume transaction data
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to confidently engage with auditors and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated agility and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, digital environment where processes scale quickly
