Accountant - Finance

Accountant 

At Horizontal Digital, we hold ourselves to one key belief: You’re only as good as your worst customer experience. This mantra is what drives our digital consultancy to think beyond the easy answers and instead create websites, apps, portals and other experiences that solve customer needs for Fortune 500 companies in intuitive and empathetic ways. And we make this lofty standard a reality by fusing strategy, data, design and technology together to arrive at solutions that set the bar higher for everyone. 

We use these values to fuel superior results:

Lock arms 
We forge relationships that make our impact 1,000x stronger. This means working across departments and engaging both our clients and our communities to deliver the greatest good. 

Show hustle 
We’re not ones to sit on our hands and wait. Instead, we anticipate opportunities, collectively roll up our sleeves and find ways to execute the exceptional. 

Embrace change 
From new technologies to workplace philosophies, we welcome the unexpected and constantly anticipate what’s next. 

Elevate empathy 
We listen before we take action. This means understanding a variety of perspectives and holding ourselves to a higher standard of accountability. 

Never settle 
We motivate each other to push past the easy answers and collectively arrive at bigger, more inspiring ideas. 

 
The Finance function at Horizontal is looking for a hands-on Accountant to join and make a meaningful impact to the department.  This role reports to the Global Financial Controller and will be a key contributor to handle the day-to-day accounting needs for our EMEA region offices (UAE, KSA, UK). 

What you’ll do: 

• Bank Transactions & Reconciliation: 
• Post journal entries on the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and alignment with bank statements. 
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. 
• Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting: 
• Process prepaid expenses, provisions, and accrual entries for accurate financial closing. 
• Assist in preparing financial statements and month-end reports. 
• Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Accounts Payable (A/P): 
• Process customer invoices, collections, and payments while ensuring accurate records. 
• Handle supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. 
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances. 
• Fixed Assets Management: 
• Maintain an accurate fixed asset register and track acquisitions, disposals, and movements. 
• Calculate and post depreciation entries in compliance with accounting standards. 
• Audit & Compliance Support: 
• Assist with external and internal audits by preparing required financial data and reports. 
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and company procedures. 

• Work with local leaders  

Who you are:  

• Self-motivated, organized, and detail driven. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment in a growing and expanding company. 
• Passionate about accounting, systems, and process improvement. 
• Takes initiative to understand the business and develop productive relationships with business personnel. 

What you bring:   

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.   
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines. 
• Great communication skills, English 
• Previous professional service industry experience a plus. 
• Strong reconciliation & reporting skills with attention to detail. 

 The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.