Meranti Green Steel
Accounting Manager
Oman
- Senior
About the role
<p><strong>Purpose/ Mission:</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The successful candidate must be hands-on, capable of building accounting processes from the ground up, and comfortable working in a dynamic multinational environment.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Establish and manage the accounting function for the Oman entity from start-up phase through operational readiness.</li>
<li>Develop accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with Group requirements and applicable accounting standards.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.</li>
<li>Manage the general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.</li>
<li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.</li>
<li>Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Project & Construction Accounting</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Support accounting activities during project development and construction phases.</li>
<li>Monitor project expenditures, capital work-in-progress (CWIP), and capitalization processes.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Project Controls and Procurement teams to ensure accurate financial recording of project costs.</li>
<li>Track capital expenditures and ensure proper accounting treatment.</li>
<li>Support financial reporting related to EPC contracts and project investments.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Statutory Compliance & Taxation</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure compliance with Oman statutory accounting requirements.</li>
<li>Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.</li>
<li>Manage corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable regulatory filings.</li>
<li>Ensure timely submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory reports.</li>
<li>Monitor changes in accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Internal Controls & Governance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Establish and maintain effective internal control systems.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with Group financial policies and corporate governance requirements.</li>
<li>Implement financial controls to safeguard company assets.</li>
<li>Support internal audit activities and management action plans.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Audit & Group Reporting</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary coordinator for external and internal audits.</li>
<li>Support annual Group audit requirements and consolidation activities.</li>
<li>Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li>
<li>Liaise with Group Finance and Regional Finance teams regarding audit matters.</li>
<li>Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Regional Finance Support</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Regional Finance team based in Singapore.</li>
<li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual Group reporting requirements.</li>
<li>Assist with financial consolidation and intercompany reconciliation processes.</li>
<li>Support implementation of regional finance initiatives, systems, and process improvements.</li>
<li>Participate in regional finance projects and special assignments as required.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Treasury & Cash Flow Management</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Monitor cash flow requirements and liquidity planning.</li>
<li>Coordinate banking relationships and treasury activities.</li>
<li>Support funding requests, capital injections, and financial transactions.</li>
<li>Ensure effective cash management and financial controls.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Build and develop the local accounting team as the business grows.</li>
<li>Provide coaching and technical guidance to finance personnel.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, HR, and Project Management.</li>
<li>Support the CFO and Director Finance in all relevant tasks where requested.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements/ Skills/ Experience:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.</li>
<li>At least 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.</li>
<li>Experience in start-up, greenfield projects, construction, manufacturing, industrial, energy, mining, or heavy industry environments is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Experience working within multinational organizations and regional reporting structures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting external audits and Group consolidation processes.</li>
<li>IFRS Financial Reporting</li>
<li>Group Consolidation</li>
<li>External & Internal Audit Coordination</li>
<li>Project Accounting & CAPEX Management</li>
<li>Internal Controls & Compliance</li>
<li>Tax & Regulatory Compliance</li>
<li>Financial Close Management</li>
<li>ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)</li>
<li>Financial Analysis & Reporting</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Education/ Qualification/ Training:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.</li>
<li>Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Language Proficiency:</strong></p>
<p>English - Fluent</p>