Job Title: Accountant
Company: Sohar Shipping LLC
Location: Muscat, Oman (or relevant branch)
Reports To: Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Sohar Shipping LLC, the Evergreen shipping line franchise agent in Oman, is looking for a motivated Omani national to join its finance team as we professionalise our financial processes and controls. This is a great opportunity for an early-career finance graduate to build a strong foundation in shipping/agency accounting, with structured mentorship and exposure to the full finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process day-to-day transactions including payments, vendor invoices, and customer billings in line with company procedures.
- Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and maintain supporting work papers
- Support accounts payable activities: invoice matching, vendor coding, and payment preparation.
- Support accounts receivable activities: invoicing, ageing tracking, and collection follow-up.
- Assist in preparing journal entries and month-end close schedules under supervision.
- Maintain accurate, organised records in the company's shared finance drive per document retention policy.
- Support preparation of regulatory filings (VAT, tax, statutory) alongside the Finance Manager.
- Assist in preparing the monthly management report and supporting schedules
- Use the company's Jupiter (JBM) system accurately for day-to-day financial postings.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects, including the rollout of new policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Omani national encouraged
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel; exposure to accounting software is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn structured financial processes.
- Good communication skills in English and Arabic.
- High level of integrity and discretion, given exposure to sensitive financial information.
What We Offer
- Structured on-the-job training within a growing, well-capitalised company.
- Direct exposure to shipping/agency finance and international principal (Evergreen) reporting.
- Clear path for growth as the finance function is built out.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to:
Email: a. elizabeth@soharshipping. com
Mobile no: +968 95230500
Subject Line: Application for Accountant