Senior Accountant Job Jeddah area,Saudi Arabia,Finance & Banking

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Abdul Latif Jameel is a leading enterprise in the MENAT region. This role supports the company's finance functions and strategic objectives.

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision: Close supervision on daily operations and monthly reporting.

Level of Authority: Limited authority over daily operation with respect to Accounting standards.

Purpose of the Job

Ensure accuracy, adequacy of supporting documents in the processing of financial transactions and in coordination with different finance departments to reconcile financial data as per accepted accounting principles and standards.

Key Accountabilities

Annual Budget Control
Reporting Schedule
Quality and accuracy of reports
Compliance with regulations and ALJ Policies

Performance Indicators

Actual vs Budget
Monthly report
100%
Zero Compliance Findings

Major Activities

Assist in the preparation of management accounts, fund flow statement and annual budget and manage suspense account to inform the Accounts Managers of any operational anomalies.

Assist in the roll‑over of deposits, preparation of collateral reports and entry sheet of various banks to reconcile bank statements and provide financial reports to the department and corporate management.

Coordinate with External and Internal Auditors by providing all needed financial records, data and information to perform audits and ensure accuracy.

Coordinate monthly financial closing of accounts and analyze income‑related accounts for fairness to produce financial reports for the department and corporate management.

Supervise Accountant and Cashier in performing monthly cash reconciliations and balance sheet accounts control to ensure reliability and accuracy.

Conduct performance discussions with subordinates to establish development and awareness.

Review preparation of final accounts and journal vouchers and scrutinize ledger accounts for correctness and accuracy to provide reliable reports as per accepted rules.

Compile and collect financial data for corporate tax reporting to comply with government requirements under generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and other international regulations.

Mentor and develop associates and ensure career paths and succession plans are charted.

Job Context

The job has direct impact over monitoring and controlling cash flow management within operation.
The job has direct impact over budget control and monitoring.
The job has direct impact over meeting accounting standards and regulations.

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

The job holder controls the correctness and accuracy of financial data.
The job holder advises associates and business units on accounting guidelines.
The job holder can accept or reject invoices based on regulations and company policies.
The job holder ensures accuracy of data provided to Auditors and Tax authorities.

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

The job holder develops subordinates through on‑job training and performance monitoring.
The job achieves business budget targets through controlling monthly and annual reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related field.

Job‑Specific Skills

Time Management, Problem Sensitivity, Inter‑personal Relationship, Communication Skills.

Languages

English for Business;
Arabic preferable.

Competencies

Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)
Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)
Focuses on the Customer (Individual Contributor)
Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)
Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)

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