Junior Accountant and Tax Full-time Job

Your Role

Understand and manage General Accounting (GA) processes, including monthly closing and reporting steps for Henkel legal entities in GCC, including leases, and restructuring, etc.; Seek opportunities to improve, simplify and automate accounting processes.

Provide requested information and analysis to Henkel's external and internal audit teams, Support and coordinate requests from external auditors.

Ensure compliance with Henkel Corporate Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Support Business Units and perform technical accounting research.

Manage GA projects and support regional and global cross-team projects, such as Balance Sheet Review, Cash Flow Forecast, financial statements, acquisitions, and divestments, tax projects, etc.

YOUR SKILLS

CPA or a master's degree in business with accounting concentration.

A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience; Public accounting experience is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to learn and master new systems and processes, to understand and resolve issues, and to lead projects and drive changes.

Able to multi-task, but still stay organized with open topics.

Strong Excel skills for data analysis and verification; Experience with SAP a plus but not mandatory.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with all levels of management and global colleagues.

Interest in career growth through global opportunities.

Fluency in English is a must, Arabic is a must.

Proficient use of Microsoft office applications (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.
Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.