Accountant - Riyadh

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced accountant to manage accounting and taxation services for its Riyadh office. The role requires expertise in preparing payroll and VAT returns, alongside strong analytical skills. Candidates must have a graduate degree and relevant accountancy qualifications, with at least five years of experience in a similar role. Join a dynamic team that values support, inclusivity, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive range of benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in a similar position in KSA.
• Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of IFRS.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records in line with KSA regulatory requirements.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly payroll.
• Perform accounting functions as directed by the Financial Controller.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Graduate level education

Relevant professional accountancy qualification (SOCPA, CA, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

3E

Job description

We are looking for an accountant to perform accounting and taxation services for Riyadh office.

About CMS

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5000 lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients our people and the communities we work in.

We take a bold dynamic and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire impact and support our clients and our people helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the Role

Maintain accounting records in line with KSA regulatory requirements;

- Prepare monthly payroll file including GOSI calculations and bank file for upload;

- Prepare all supplier payments for the Riyadh office in line with CMS approval procedures;

- Upload monthly WPS file to Mudad portal;

- Prepare quarterly VAT returns in line with KSA ZATCA regulations;

- Ensures all VAT invoices are compliant with KSA regulations and e-billing procedures;

- Performs accounting functions as directed by the Financial Controller. Including billing and collections balance sheet reconciliations petty cash and accounts payable;

- Performs other related duties as assigned and respond to adhoc financial queries by gathering and interpreting data

- Preparation of year end accounts and working papers for audits;

- Liaises with auditors and tax consultants and CMS tax team as required for the annual audit and corporation tax submissions;

- Calculate loan interest and posting to local ledger;

- Complete month end close process for Riyadh office;

- Reconcile 3E records to local books maintained by an external service provider:

monthly / quarterly

annual financial statements

- Identify differences and understand why they arise:

- Review 3E accounts

local accruals basis

local statutory basis

group partnership basis.

UK group stat basis

- Ensure each basis is accounted for correctly including ensuring IM adjustments are posted correctly in each book;

- Manage bottom half of balance sheet:

partner drawings & distributions etc are posted correctly and rolled up to current accounts

Retained earnings are allocated to partners

Action necessary postings to correct.

Monthly review of balance sheets / P&L. Identify unusual / incorrect balances and help to correct where necessary; and

Review month end postings checklist to ensure completed in line with the group instructions.

About You

Previous experience

Working as part of a financial accounting team

At least five years experience in a similar position in KSA.

Professional/Educational Qualification

Graduate level education.

A relevant professional accountancy qualification (SOCPA CA ACA ACCA)

Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of IFRS

Proficient in MS Office applications (minimum of Excel and Word)

Skills & Experience required

Meets all legal requirements to live and work in KSA.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills English and Arabic able to communicate at all levels.

Confident professional manner

Strong analytical skills excel skills and 3E experience.

Grasps retains and analyses complex information and concepts great attention to detail.

Deliver high quality risk aware pragmatic and practical advice in client friendly jargon free language (oral and written).

Has an excellent understanding of best use of IT and other support functions to enhance advice and services both within the firm and externally to clients.

Ability to show initiative and good judgment functioning well under pressure able to switch gears on a moments notice and ability to concentrate in an environment of multiple demands and distractions.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and perform accurately under time pressures and constraints.

Seeks development opportunities and takes responsibility for own training and development recognises areas for improvement and works to address them in a given timeframe.

Strongly self-motivated with a sleeves rolled up mindset; always adopts a can do approach; takes pride in work.

Personal and professional integrity unquestioned; owns up to errors promptly.

Sets an example by high quality of own work consistency enthusiasm and an open and professional attitude throughout the workplace.

Plan organises and prioritises very well; works to given timeframes; responds promptly to administrative tasks.

Identify issues risks and conflicts at an early stage seeking assistance as necessary.

Display wide knowledge of CMNOs services markets and activities

Equal Opportunities

At CMS a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. Were diverse supportive and inclusive embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people whatever their background can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS diversity initiatives and programmes please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.

Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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