Senior Accountant

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Retail

Position:
Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant

Departments:
Finance & Accounting

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in overseeing general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audit processes, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Record and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of general ledger records, including intercompany transactions and foreign currency accounting.
• Monitor and account for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, provisions, and other related balance sheet items.

• Manage monthly financial close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A teams to verify transaction completeness and accuracy.
• Support annual financial closing requirements and audit preparations.

• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and management reports.
• Contribute to financial reviews, trend analysis, and variance reporting in partnership with the FP&A function.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Coordinate with external and internal auditors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and financial governance standards.
• Maintain well-organized records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.

• Support VAT reconciliation processes and filing requirements.
• Assist with tax reporting, schedules, and regulatory submissions in coordination with the tax team.
• Ensure compliance with local taxation and reporting regulations.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Master's degree is an advantage. Professional certifications such as CA, CMA, or ACCA are preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5-7 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with strong exposure to general ledger accounting and IFRS-based reporting environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Solid understanding of IFRS, experience working with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Strong analytical and organizational abilities, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, problem-solving capability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Full fluency in spoken and written English.