Accountant
Finance Department | Qanoniah | Makkah, Saudi Arabia | Full-time
About Qanoniah
Qanoniah is Saudi Arabia's leading AI LegalTech Startup. Our AI Legal Assistant is the trusted daily partner for major enterprises and government entities across the Kingdom, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with speed and precision. Our platform covers contract lifecycle management and e-signature, operating on a SaaS subscription model. We are building a technology-driven organization with strong financial controls, reliable reporting, and scalable accounting operations, and we are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in Makkah.
The Role
- This opportunity is designed for an accountant who wants to own day-to-day accounting within a fast-growing SaaS technology company.
- The Accountant will own daily bookkeeping and keep the books reconciled to bank, payment gateways, and the platform, while supporting month-end close, financial statements, and the external audit. The role reports to the Head of Finance.
- The role offers end-to-end ownership of the accounting cycle and direct exposure to subscription revenue, IFRS reporting, Saudi tax compliance, and audit.
Key Responsibilities
- Record bank transactions, sales invoices, purchase bills, and expenses with complete supporting documents.
- Perform bank reconciliations and keep cash balances accurate and up to date.
- Reconcile payment gateways and BNPL providers (e.g. Tamara) against platform invoices and deposits.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
- Track and close employee cash advances, petty cash, and expense claims.
- Prepare monthly payroll in coordination with HR and reconcile it to GOSI.
- Prepare approved salary and vendor bank transfers.
- Record accruals, prepayments, deferred subscription revenue, and depreciation during month-end close.
- Review the trial balance and resolve differences before closing.
- Support the preparation of IFRS financial statements and management reports.
- Support budgeting and budget vs. actual analysis.
- Prepare VAT and withholding tax (WHT) data and supporting schedules.
- Support Zakat filings and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance.
- Prepare audit schedules (PBC) and respond to external auditor requests.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- 2-5 years of accounting experience in companies (audit firm experience is a plus).
- Hands-on experience preparing financial statements under IFRS.
- Experience preparing budgets.
- Experience working with external auditors.Software / SaaS experience, or a clear understanding of subscription revenue recognition (IFRS 15).
- Working knowledge of Saudi VAT, WHT, Zakat, and GOSI.
- Strong Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Makkah.
Preferred Qualifications
- SOCPA, CMA, or CPA certification (completed or in progress).
- Experience with accounting solutions.
What We Offer
- Full ownership of day-to-day accounting within a growing SaaS company.
- Hands-on exposure to subscription revenue, IFRS reporting, Saudi taxation, and external audit.
- Direct work with the Head of Finance on month-end close and financial reporting.
- The chance to help build scalable finance processes and controls from the ground up.
- Work in one of the region's most exciting AI startups.
Ready to join the future of LegalTech in KSA?