Accounting Manager

National Insurance Company (NIC) - a Leading Insurance Company in Palestine - is currently seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the position

PURPOSE
The accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager supervises staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with senior-level manager and the firm's executive director which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

-Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
-Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
-Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
-Ensure the monthly and quarterly reinsurance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
-Support budget and forecasting activities.
-Collaborate with the other department managers to support overall company's goals and objectives.
-Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
-Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
-Respond to inquiries from the CEO, GM, and other firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
-Ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
-Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
-Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
-Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

-BA in Accounting, CPA is a plus Technical Skills and Prior Experience:
-Five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
-Working experience in Insurance firm is preferred.
-Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast- pace setting.
-Must have strong experience with Microsoft Financial Excel, and Word.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.

Interested Candidates should apply their CV's via the company's web site طلب التوظيف no later
than 14/10/2010.