Accountant

IDP Education Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education services leader seeks an experienced finance professional in Riyadh to manage its Finance and Accounts operations. The role involves bookkeeping, trial balance preparation, compliance with tax laws, and external audit support. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in accounting practices, be familiar with ERP systems, and possess excellent Excel skills. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse environment with a focus on customer success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, financial statements preparation, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, and taxation.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices and principles.
• Excellent Excel skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Handle all Finance and Accounts related jobs at local country level.
• Maintain Trial Balance and prepare the Financial Statements using the ERP system.
• Prepare quarterly and yearly tax submissions as per KSA tax laws.
• Support the external audit process.
• Apply financial policies and procedures and report inconsistencies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Trial Balance

Financial Statement Preparation

GST/VAT

Excel

Audit

Compliance

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

About IDP: IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world. Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world. Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Role purpose

The position is required for working on all Finance and Accounts related jobs in the function at local country level.

Key accountabilities

• Bookkeeping/Trial Balance/ FS Preparation
• GST/VAT
• Collection/ Receipt Reconciliation
• Audit
• Compliance

Bookkeeping/Trial Balance/ FS Preparation

• Passing the GL entries and maintain a Trial Balance and prepare the FS using ERP system in order to prepare the audit file.

GST/VAT

• Awareness of Tax law in KSA in order to prepare the quarterly and yearly submissions.
• Prepare tax schedules and apply basic knowledge of tax rules to assist in preparation of tax reports and returns

Collection/ Receipt Reconciliation

• Use judgment and professional accuracy skills in determining appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting
• Reconcile the daily collection receipts
• Compile and prepare entries to General Ledger accounts

Audit

• External Audit preparation, discussion, support to finance manager/ Auditor

Compliance

• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company. Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management
• Perform additional projects as assigned

Required Experience

• Educated to Accounting degree or equivalent AUC or “English Section”
• ERP, Financial application Experience is a must.
• Excellent Excell Skill is a must
• Experience in accounting practices and principles
• Usually a minimum of 5 years’ experience in book keeping and preparation of financial statement, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing and taxation.