Accounting Lead

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Accounting Lead to manage accounting transactions, ensure compliance with fiscal regulations, and oversee financial reporting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, hold a professional qualification such as SOCPA, CPA, CA, or ACCA, and have at least 6 years of accounting experience. This role involves comprehensive responsibilities including reconciliation, audit support, and managing day-to-day accounting operations within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting required.
• Professional qualification (SOCPA, CPA, CA, or ACCA) is essential.
• At least 6 years of experience in accounting is necessary.
• Proficiency in ERP Finance Modules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all accounting transactions.
• Carry out reconciliation activities with various entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support year-end audit processes.
• Verify the accuracy of financial statements and reports.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations within delegated authorities.
• Review finance systems for accuracy.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Compliance with ZATCA

Reconciliation

ERP Finance Modules

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Professional Qualification (SOCPA, CPA, CA, or ACCA)

Job description

Role Information

Position Title: Accounting Lead

Reports to: CFO

Direct Reports: Accounting Specialist

Role Description

The position provides fiscal, budgeting and accounting services to the Organization. This is achieved through executing accounting activities, regular financial reporting, compliance with ZATCA regulations, and record creation and retention of all accounting transactions.

Role Accountabilities

• Manage and control accounting transactions (GL, receivables, payables and invoicing).
• Carry out reconciliation activities (e.g. with bank accounts, vendors, suppliers, government agencies).
• Ensure the regular and timely financial reporting.
• Support the successful closure of year-end audits.
• Verify financial statements, fiscal reports, accounting transitions to assess accuracy.
• Manage day-to-day and ad-hoc accounting operations (e.g. payrolls) in compliance with delegated authorities.
• Review finance systems for accuracy and currency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors (or higher) in Accounting.
• Professional Qualification and/or accreditation (e.g SOCPA, CPA, CA, or ACCA).
• 6 years of experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP Finance Modules.