Accountant

KEO International Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO International Consultants is seeking an Accountant (Saudi National) based in Riyadh to support timely and compliant accounting across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities. You will maintain accurate records, prepare journal entries, and assist with reconciliations while ensuring VAT/ZATCA compliance and IFRS alignment.

The role requires 1–3 years in accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years work experience in accounting and finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate, timely, and compliant accounting across AP, AR, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and contribute to financial reporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with VAT/ZATCA and IFRS; support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve AP-related matters.

Skills

Accounting basics

AP/AR processes

Financial reporting

English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Accountant Saudi National to join our team based in Riyadh KSA. This position is responsible for supporting accurate timely and compliant accounting across accounts payable and receivable reconciliations and financial closing activities.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Managing the end-to-end accounts payable process ensuring transactions are appropriately supported approved coded and recorded in the correct accounting period
• Applying appropriate AP controls and identify discrepancies exceptions or potential risks requiring further review
• Preparing and processing accruals and prepayments and support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintaining awareness of the impact of AP transactions on the income statement balance sheet cash flow financial reporting and forecasting
• Supporting compliance with KSA VAT ZATCA and applicable local invoicing requirements
• Coordinating effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve AP-related matters
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and complete supporting documentation

General Accounting and Reconciliation

• Recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions
• Preparing journal entries accruals and accounting adjustments
• Performing bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assisting in preparing financial reports schedules and supporting documentation

Compliance Controls and Audit

• Applying a sound understanding of KSA tax procedures particularly the application of Value Added Tax VAT
• Ensuring adherence to company policies accounting procedures and internal controls
• Supporting compliance with applicable KSA VAT ZATCA and other local regulatory requirements
• Ensuring accounting practices align with applicable IFRS requirements
• Providing the necessary support for internal and external audits

Accounts Receivable

• Reviewing verifying and processing client invoices based on approved requests ensuring accurate and timely billing
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies purchase order issues and other billing-related matters
• Processing and allocating client cash receipts accurately and on a timely basis
• Assisting with customer account reconciliations and follow up on unidentified or unapplied receipts

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 1-3 years work experience in accounting and finance, partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

• Sound accounting knowledge, with familiarity with AP processes and financial controls.
• Good analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.