Accountant Job in Oman

Job Description

Accountant Job in Oman is available in Muscat for an experienced accounting professional with 5 to 9 years of experience. The full-time position offers a monthly salary of OMR 500–600 ($1,300–$1,560) and is open to candidates of any nationality and gender. The role focuses on accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, working capital, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications, strong financial knowledge, SAP and Excel skills, and good analytical ability.

About the Accountant Job in Oman

The position is based in Muscat, Oman, within the automotive, automobile, and auto-accessories industry. The functional areas include accounts, taxation, audit, and company secretarial work.

The role involves managing both incoming and outgoing financial transactions. The accountant will work with customers, vendors, internal departments, and finance teams to maintain accurate financial records and support business operations.

Salary and Job Details

The advertised salary is:

• OMR 500–600 per month
• Approximately $1,300–$1,560 per month
• Location: Muscat, Oman
• Experience: 5–9 years
• Employment: Full-time
• Nationality: Any
• Gender: Any
• Vacancy: 1

The listed benefits include:

• Annual air ticket
• Medical insurance
• Paid leaves
• Perks and benefits according to Oman Labour Law

The salary and benefits above come directly from the supplied vacancy.

Main Responsibilities

The accountant will handle several important financial activities. Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Receivable

The role includes preparing and issuing accurate customer invoices, tracking outstanding payments, resolving billing issues, and reconciling customer payments. The accountant will also prepare ageing reports and review trends to support timely collections.

Accounts Payable

Responsibilities include checking invoices and expense reports, processing approved payments, maintaining vendor records, and reconciling supplier statements. Any payment or invoice discrepancies should be investigated and resolved.

Cash Flow and Working Capital

The accountant will monitor cash-flow projections based on receivables and payables. The role also includes identifying possible shortages or surpluses and highlighting overdue balances, stretched payables, and unusual movements to the Chief Accountant.

Financial Reporting

The position includes preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, reconciliation statements, ageing reports, and cash-flow forecasts. The accountant will also support budget forecasts, variance analysis, and month-end closing activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

The desired candidate profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred
• SAP FI or equivalent ERP finance training is an advantage
• Accounting or finance experience, preferably in a corporate environment
• Practical AR and AP processing experience
• Experience with reconciliation and reporting
• Exposure to month-end closing, audit support, and cash-flow reporting

The vacancy also emphasizes strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Skills Needed

A suitable candidate should have advanced MS Excel and accounting software skills, particularly SAP. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and deadline management are important.

The role also requires discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information. English fluency is required, while Arabic or another regional language is an advantage.

Oman Employment Context

Official data from Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information reported approximately 2.7 million employed people in Oman during 2025, representing a 1.5% increase from the previous year. The private sector accounted for 68.4% of total employment, while 32.7% of employed people worked in Muscat Governorate.

NCSI also reported that active private enterprises reached approximately 268,033 in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 9.4% compared with the same period in 2024. Private institutions employed about 1.81 million workers during that quarter.

These figures provide wider labour-market context and do not guarantee employment or salary for this particular vacancy.