Accounting Associate

Awqaf Investment أوقاف للاستثمار; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment management firm in Riyadh is looking for an Accounting Associate responsible for maintaining accuracy in General Ledger and sub-ledgers. This role involves ensuring transaction processing, reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, with 3 to 6 years of experience and preferred certifications like CMA. This is a full-time opportunity offering diverse responsibilities in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Professional certifications such as CAT, VAT, CertIFRS, CMA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain key control accounts in the General Ledger.
• Perform and review monthly reconciliations between GL control accounts and sub‑ledgers.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements.
• Support the preparation of Zakat and tax files.

Skills

General Ledger management

Reconciliation skills

Investigation and resolution of discrepancies

Collaboration with operations teams

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The job purpose of the Accounting Associate role is to own and maintain the accuracy of key assigned General Ledger control accounts and assigned operational sub-ledgers (including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and others). This hands‑on position ensures end‑to‑end transaction processing, timely reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies while collaborating closely with operations teams. The role supports reliable financial reporting by maintaining data integrity, ensuring proper cut‑off and compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to efficient month‑end close processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain key control accounts in the General Ledger, by initiating journal, processing accruals and prepayments, reclassifications, and month‑end adjustments, all while maintaining supporting workings & schedules.
• Take full ownership of assigned sub‑ledgers, including (AR, AP, Fixed Assets, etc.)
• Perform and review monthly reconciliations between GL control accounts and sub‑ledgers, ensuring zero unexplained differences.
• Investigate, resolve, and clear reconciling items promptly, collaborating with operations teams to correct root causes.
• Register and update fixed assets in the system, ensuring proper classification and coding.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements and management reports.
• Support the preparation of Zakat and tax files and assist in audits when required.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather financial data and ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to improving accounting processes and applying best practices.
• Participate in special projects and system improvements related to General ledger, Sub‑ledgers and financial reporting.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the manager, including additional responsibilities within the Finance Department as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or any relevant fields.
• From 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• Professional certifications such as CAT, VAT, CertIFRS, CMA are preferred

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Investment Management

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