Accountant

About the Role

The selected candidate will support the finance team by handling day-to-day accounting activities, preparing financial statements and reports, reconciling bank records, and taking part in periodic audit work. The role also calls for strong interpersonal ability and solid commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system in line with approved procedures.
• Prepare journal entries for a variety of financial movements.
• Check the accuracy of source documents before posting them.
• Review supplier invoices before they are sent for payment.
• Verify that the correct accounts and figures are used.
• Match supporting documents and invoices against purchase requests and contracts.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier and customer balances with the accounting entries.
• Escalate any differences to the senior accountant for resolution.
• Prepare data needed for monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of preliminary financial statements under supervision.
• Update recurring cost and expense records.
• Organize and file financial records according to the company’s archiving policy.
• Ensure documentation is ready for internal and external audits.
• Provide records and data to internal and external auditors.
• Address minor accounting observations.
• Carry out corrective actions as instructed.
• Follow financial policies, controls, and accounting procedures.
• Comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.
• Perform other similar duties related to the role and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or collections.
• Strong command of Arabic.
• Saudi nationality is required.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare entries and review supporting documents.
• Proficiency in Excel, including basic functions and accounting formulas.
• Introductory understanding of IFRS.
• Good numerical analysis skills.
• Strong organization and record-keeping ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to learn quickly, improve continuously, and work well in a team.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.