Accountant

Elevate; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Accountant to support day-to-day finance needs. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in accounting, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and fluency in both English and Arabic. Responsibilities include managing accounts receivable/payable, preparing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in an Accounting role.
• Fluent in spoken and written English & Arabic.
• Committed to deliver results and take ownership of duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including accounts receivable and payable.
• Participate in all aspects of the End-Of-Month process.
• Support finance team with ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting/bookkeeping systems

Knowledge of prepayments and depreciation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

About Elevate

Elevate is a full‑service consulting firm that inspires high‑performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data‑driven insights and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across those sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources and software products combined with our thoughtful insights and people‑centric approach give clients a 360‑degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision‑making on marketing spend, growth strategy and more. Our team of 500+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Role Description

Elevate is seeking an experienced Accountant to join as a key member of the Elevate team to support day‑to‑day finance requirements.

• At least 2 years experience in an Accounting role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in Accounting/bookkeeping systems
• Knowledge of prepayments, depreciation, accruals, inter‑company transactions, foreign currency accounting and account reconciliation
• Committed to deliver results
• Take ownership of your duties
• Eager to learn and evolve

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and maintenance of management accounts
• Participate in all aspects of the End‑Of‑Month process
• Prepare/review journal entries and ensure transactions include valid supporting documents
• Ensure GL accounts roll forwards, monthly reconciliations and analyses are completed
• Help improve internal control policies and procedures to ensure delivery of reliable management reports and financial statements
• Support with External Audit Requirements
• Ensure compliance with Accounting standards
• Manage client registration and setup
• Manage supplier billing process and assist in client billing
• Manage staff expenses process and reporting platform
• Manage banking process from importing to reconciliation
• Manage finance enquiries and emails
• Support finance team with ad hoc duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Result‑oriented, committed with a sense of responsibility
• Strategic & critical thinking
• Ability to multi‑task and manage to remain accountable to meeting deadlines
• Problem‑solving and innovative skill set – being able to develop new ways to perform old tasks more efficiently

People

• Working well as part of a team
• In certain role‑related tasks/areas you will need to work closely with the HR and Ops team to enhance your task’s results
• Confidence when dealing with senior personnel both internally and externally

Communication

• Excellent communication across all levels of the organisation is paramount to the success of this role
• Fluent in spoken and written English & Arabic
• Very good written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical and impactful manner

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance