Accountant

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial transactions, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience with payroll management. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and financial transactions.
• Strong analytical skills to identify financial trends.
• Ability to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations.
• Manage payroll calculations and disbursements.
• Monitor cash flow and manage company assets.

Skills

Financial transactions accuracy

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting skills

Payroll management

Knowledge of local regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

1. Financial Transactions and Bookkeeping

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice preparation, verification, and payment.
• Maintain the general ledger and post journal entries as required.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in the preparation of budget reports and forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies.
• Generate reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

3. Compliance and Auditing

• Ensure adherence to local financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
• Prepare and submit tax filings (e.g., VAT, corporate tax) on time.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.

4. Payroll Processing

• Manage payroll calculations and ensure timely salary disbursements.
• Calculate deductions, benefits, and taxes, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
• Ensure time sheets are submitted digitally through the application.
• Follow up with foremen, project managers, and camp bosses to address missing time sheets.
• Send reminders and ensure all time sheet records are complete and accurate.
• Perform time sheet reconciliation twice a month to reduce end-of-month workload.
• Upload reconciled time sheets into the ERP system.

Payroll Preparation

• Prepare the payroll register, including:
• Verification of wages, increments, deductions, annual leave, sick leave, absenteeism, and monthly allowances.
• Bank account details of employees for salary transfers.
• Check for duplicate transactions and ensure travel time does not exceed the maximum allowable limit of 3 hours.
• Verify job numbers for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate bank account opening for new employees through the designated bank.
• Ensure compliance with WPS (Wage Protection System) requirements for salary transfers and deductions.
• Address employee complaints regarding prior month payroll payments and make necessary adjustments.

5. Financial Systems and Tools

• Use accounting software to perform daily operations efficiently.
• Assist in the implementation or upgrade of financial systems, if required.

6. Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support operational planning.
• Assist the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager with special projects and ad-hoc financial analyses.

7. Cash and Asset Management

• Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Maintain records of company assets and support periodic asset audits.