HR & Accounting Officer

About the role

We are looking for a proactive HR & Accounting Officer to join our family‑run manufacturing business that produces granolas and nut butter. The successful candidate will manage both financial and human‑resource processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Bahrain labour regulations while supporting our growing team.

Key responsibilities

• Record and process accounts payable, verify invoices, match purchase orders and prepare payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, issue invoices, follow up collections and reconcile incoming payments.
• Perform daily journal entries, accruals and adjustments in Odoo or similar accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts and customer balances regularly.
• Prepare monthly closing entries, balance sheets and P&L reviews in coordination with the finance team.
• Maintain the fixed‑asset register, process depreciation and support inventory reconciliation.
• Assist in VAT filings and ensure compliance with Bahrain regulatory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities and banks, and support the external audit process.
• Monitor budgets, cash‑flow and flag deviations.
• Track employee expenses, petty cash and reimbursements.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS (e.g., IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 2, IAS 16, IAS 1).
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and HR files.
• Manage attendance, leave tracking, timesheets and payroll processing.
• Coordinate onboarding and off‑boarding, ensuring compliance with labour laws.
• Support recruitment activities, handle employee queries and organise team‑building initiatives.
• Draft HR letters such as salary certificates, warning letters and end‑of‑service letters.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field.
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably Odoo or Zoho.
• Strong understanding of Bahrain’s labour laws and VAT regulations.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS standards and their application.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Required skills

• Odoo
• Zoho
• IFRS standards