Country Controller II

Purpose of the Job

Supervise and control the accounting team by imposing the effective mechanism for acknowledging financial transactions to ensure proper reporting that is in compliance with local rules and regulations and international accounting standards.

Job Description

• Supervise the accounts unit and verify compliance with Aramex policies and procedures and accounting international standards.
• Set guidelines for recognizing financial transactions to ensure timely reporting.
• Validate all financial data in Aramex financial software to ensure accuracy.
• Establish proper filing system for financial documents to ensure compliance with Aramex policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safe custody of checkbooks and receipt vouchers in compliance with Aramex financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor the credit team to ensure targeted average collection period (ACP)
• Motivate and develop staff ensuring that objectives are established and communicated, monitored, and reviewed, to ensure proper reporting.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree.
• English Proficiency
• MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)
• 4 years’ Experience in Accounting

• Additional Requirements:
• Collection of payments for sales / revenues.
• Controlling the ACP and bad debts.
• Audit and control discounts and compensations to make sure company policy is followed properly.
• Review ACP and bad debts against targets to follow up on improvement.

Leadership Behaviors

Building Outstanding Teams

Setting a clear direction

Simplification

Collaborate & break silos

Execution & Accountability

Growth mindset

Innovation

Inclusion

External focus

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organization & Planning

Negotiation Skills

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Creative Thinking