Accountant

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Accountant (Saudi National) to join our team based in Riyadh , KSA.

This position is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant accounting across accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial closing activities.

We envisage success in this role to include;

Accounts Payable

• Managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring transactions are appropriately supported, approved, coded, and recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Applying appropriate AP controls and identify discrepancies, exceptions, or potential risks requiring further review.
• Preparing and processing accruals and prepayments and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintaining awareness of the impact of AP transactions on the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Supporting compliance with KSA VAT, ZATCA, and applicable local invoicing requirements.
• Coordinating effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve AP-related matters.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and complete supporting documentation.

General Accounting and Reconciliation

• Recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions.
• Preparing journal entries, accruals, and accounting adjustments.
• Performing bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assisting in preparing financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Compliance, Controls and Audit

• Applying a sound understanding of KSA tax procedures, particularly the application of Value Added Tax (VAT).
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Supporting compliance with applicable KSA VAT, ZATCA, and other local regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring accounting practices align with applicable IFRS requirements.
• Providing the necessary support for internal and external audits.

Accounts Receivable

• Reviewing, verifying, and processing client invoices based on approved requests, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, purchase order issues, and other billing-related matters.
• Processing and allocating client cash receipts accurately and on a timely basis.
• Assisting with customer account reconciliations and follow up on unidentified or unapplied receipts.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 1-3 years work experience in accounting and finance, partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

• Sound accounting knowledge, with familiarity with AP processes and financial controls.
• Good analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.