About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. GMG's investments span across five key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Everyday Goods, GMG Health and Beauty, GMG Properties, and GMG Logistics. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the role

The role holder is responsible for executing the various activities pertaining to accounts payable, fixed assets, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasury, payroll and financial planning for GMG business units under the guidance of the manager/superiors. The role holder is responsible for executing day today tasks as assigned by the superiors in compliance with the policies and procedures of the GMG group.

Core Responsibilities:

General Ledger
• Executes all monthly general ledger procedures including journal entry preparation, discrepancy resolution, and account analysis for GMG’s respective business unit
Entering direct journal vouchers (e.g. related to Payroll)
Reconciling Sub ledgers with General Ledger
• Performs General Ledger reconciliation with sub ledgers (all subsidiary accounts and records will be reconciled to the general ledger) monthly and at year-end closing
• Informs and follows-up with the Manager if reconciliation between general ledgers accounts and subsidiary ledgers are not met. Records all adjusting, closing and reversing entries to attain reconciliation in such cases (after the requisite approval)

Accounts Payable

Executes for all monthly accounts payable procedures, for GMG’s respective business unit, including preparing journal vouchers and batches for entry of payment transactions (payments, debit notes, credit notes, invoices) related to accounts payable into the General Ledger with respect to all the purchases, expenses and goods outwards:

• Entering invoices in system
• Invoice matching
• Invoice discrepancies
• Creating payments (Cheques, Cash etc. as required) or applying prepayments
• Creating debit/credit Notes

People Management

• Defines goals and key performance indicators for each member of the team and ensures effective implementation of the GMG’s performance management process
• Develops talent within the team by providing guidance, mentoring and coaching to achieve the defined goals
• Drives a culture of feedback and coaching in the Business Unit/ Department by providing feedback on an ongoing basis, identifying development needs and coaching the employees on the areas of improvement

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience as an accountant
• Graduate degree in Commerce
• Accounting Certifications are preferred
• Fluency in English is a must
• Should have experience in team management
• Stake holder management in GCC countries is preferred