Job ID
50287
Job Title
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
To work for
Puzant Yacoubian Group
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Review accounting entries prepared by the Junior Accountant and ensure transactions are correctly recorded, classified and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Take ownership of the monthly and annual closing process for both businesses, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation and other closing adjustments.
• Review the general ledger and trial balance and investigate unusual, incorrect or outstanding balances.
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, reconciliations and supporting schedules for submission to the Financial Controller.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable, including customer/supplier balances, ageing, advances and outstanding items.
• Perform/review bank, cash, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory accounting for the Building Materials business, including stock reconciliations, inventory valuation, Cost of Goods Sold and gross margin analysis.
• Monitor SPT project accounting, ensuring revenues and costs are correctly allocated and profitability can be tracked by project.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure acquisitions, disposals and depreciation are correctly recorded.
• Prepare accounting information and supporting schedules required for tax and statutory compliance and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation for the external audit and assist in responding to auditor queries.
• Guide and review the work of the Junior Accountant, identify recurring errors and ensure timely and accurate accounting records.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Project teams to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Take ownership of the monthly and annual closing process for both businesses, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation and other closing adjustments.
• Review the general ledger and trial balance and investigate unusual, incorrect or outstanding balances.
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, reconciliations and supporting schedules for submission to the Financial Controller.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable, including customer/supplier balances, ageing, advances and outstanding items.
• Perform/review bank, cash, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory accounting for the Building Materials business, including stock reconciliations, inventory valuation, Cost of Goods Sold and gross margin analysis.
• Monitor SPT project accounting, ensuring revenues and costs are correctly allocated and profitability can be tracked by project.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure acquisitions, disposals and depreciation are correctly recorded.
• Prepare accounting information and supporting schedules required for tax and statutory compliance and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation for the external audit and assist in responding to auditor queries.
• Guide and review the work of the Junior Accountant, identify recurring errors and ensure timely and accurate accounting records.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Project teams to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for monthly closing and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, trial balance, P&L, Balance Sheet, AR/AP, accruals, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Experience in trading, distribution, construction or project-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of inventory and Cost of Goods Sold accounting.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (Al Amin / Manara) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with tax compliance and external audit preparation.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for monthly closing and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, trial balance, P&L, Balance Sheet, AR/AP, accruals, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Experience in trading, distribution, construction or project-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of inventory and Cost of Goods Sold accounting.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (Al Amin / Manara) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with tax compliance and external audit preparation.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification is an advantage but not mandatory.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Key Competencies
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to independently review accounts, identify errors and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and confidentiality.
• Organised and able to meet strict monthly and annual reporting deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and guide a Junior Accountant.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with finance and operational teams.
• Proactive, reliable and capable of working independently while escalating significant issues to the Financial Controller.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to independently review accounts, identify errors and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and confidentiality.
• Organised and able to meet strict monthly and annual reporting deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and guide a Junior Accountant.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with finance and operational teams.
• Proactive, reliable and capable of working independently while escalating significant issues to the Financial Controller.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
About us
Established in Damascus, Syria, in 1923, the Yacoubian Company developed its business throughout the years to become one of the leading companies in Syria – offering world-class services and a diverse range of innovative, market-leading products and brands. Starting with construction – the Yacoubian Company acquired prestigious projects throughout Syria, establishing itself as a major force within the country’s construction industry. It left a permanent mark on Syria’s infrastructure – a legacy and commitment it stands by until today. Building on its solid foundation, and with the evolving Syrian business market – the Yacoubian Company diversified its portfolio by working in the trading of products and services. In 1975, a new company – Puzant Yacoubian & Sons – was formed, reflecting the progression of the company into new and challenging fields. In 2011, Puzant Yacoubian & Sons changed its legal format to become a limited liability company under the name of Puzant Yacoubian Group Ltd. (PYG). Today, PYG is a market leader in the fields of contracting, building materials, photo imaging, generators, and UPS systems. Responding to the increased customer expectations and demands, PYG has kept pace through its diverse and state-of-the-art products, qualified personnel, and proficiency at attaining and maintaining total customer satisfaction.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 13, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 12, 2026
