Billing and Revenue Management: The sales accountant prepares and issues invoices to customers based on contracts and orders submitted by the sales team. This includes setting prices and taxes such as VAT, in addition to other financial terms. The accountant also works on recording revenues in the company’s financial records, ensuring compliance with approved accounting policies.
Payment Collection and Accounts Receivable Management: The sales accountant monitors payment collection from customers, ensuring timely receipt of funds. They communicate with customers regarding outstanding payments and resolve any collection issues quickly and efficiently. They also manage the recording of accounts and debts in the company's books.
Preparing reports and analyzing financial data: The sales accountant prepares periodic monthly and annual financial reports that show sales performance, revenues achieved and amounts collected. He also analyzes sales data to identify trends and patterns and provide forecasts for future revenues to support the company’s financial planning and help management make informed decisions.
Collaborating with other departments: whether coordinating with the sales team to understand their financial needs and providing support in preparing offers and prices, or the marketing department to determine the impact of marketing activities on sales and revenues, as well as providing support to other departments when needed, such as the supply department to estimate costs based on an analysis of production expenses, demand and competition.
Data auditing and compliance assurance: Reviewing financial transactions related to sales to ensure their accuracy and conformity with accounting policies, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards, as well as applicable tax laws. It also has the authority to request amendments, changes, or cancellation of invoices if necessary, and proposes procedures to resolve invalid invoice cases, in addition to providing support to external auditors in the annual audit process.
Improving processes and providing recommendations: The sales accountant is constantly looking for ways to improve the efficiency of financial processes related to sales, such as automating the invoicing process or improving the payment tracking system, and provides recommendations to management to improve financial and operational performance, based on financial analyses and collected data, and is keen to follow developments in the field of accounting and finance, and to commit to continuous training to ensure keeping up with modern technological tools.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, specializing in Accounting or Finance.
Practical experience from 5 : 10 years in international sales accounting for the food industry
Proficiency in English.
Candidates should possess strong Accounting and Finance knowledge, including understanding of cost structures, revenue recognition, and compliance with relevant standards.
Candidates should possess experience in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements, including sales reports, profit and loss statements, and account reconciliations.
Candidates should possess proficiency with Accounting Software and related digital tools, including Odoo system.
Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills to interpret sales data, identify trends, assess customer profitability, and support decision-making.
Relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Prior experience in sales accounting, FMCG, or food manufacturing is beneficial.
Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and ability to work with deadlines.
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.