Accounting Specialist

COGNNA; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 168,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Accounting Specialist to manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with VAT and ZATCA regulations. Responsibilities include transaction record-keeping, vendor invoice management, and monthly financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have 3–4 years of accounting experience, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and relevant ERP tool experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary + equity options + performance incentives

Flexible work from anywhere

Growth-focused environment

Global impact projects

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or technology firms.
• Strong understanding of VAT in Saudi Arabia.
• Hands-on experience with ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting transactions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Manage vendor invoice processing.
• Support month-end closing by preparing trial balances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Reconcile customer balances and payment follow-ups.

Skills

Accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)

MS Excel proficiency

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA (Part Qualified), B.Com, or ICMA

Tools

Dafater

SAP B1

QuickBooks

Zoho

Job description

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for managing COGNNA's day‑to‑day accounting operations including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing, payments, collections, and compliance with Saudi VAT and ZATCA regulations. The role requires high attention to detail, discipline in daily task execution, and proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments and journal entries) in Dafater or ERP.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Manage vendor invoice processing, approvals and payment scheduling aligned with the payment policy.
• Support month‑end closing by preparing trial balance, adjusting entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper documentation and digital archiving for all accounting records (invoices, receipts, contracts).
• Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports for management review.
• Assist in generating variance analysis reports and management dashboards.
• Support annual audits by coordinating with auditors, preparing schedules and resolving audit queries.
• Maintain and update customer ledgers; ensure timely follow‑ups for outstanding payments.
• Issue invoices, debit notes and receipts in compliance with ZATCA e‑invoicing standards.
• Reconcile customer balances and report overdue accounts.
• Track collection efficiency metrics (e.g., DSO, overdue ratios).
• Ensure full compliance with ZATCA VAT requirements (filings, reconciliations and e‑invoicing).
• Assist in maintaining an updated approval matrix and payment authorization process.
• Implement finance discipline including daily task planning, weekly closing and documentation control.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Accurate and timely monthly financial closes.
• Compliance with VAT, ZATCA and audit standards.
• Reduced closing cycle time and improved reporting accuracy.
• Clean and efficient audit results and strong documentation hygiene.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive package – Salary + equity options + performance incentives.
• Flexible & Remote – Work from anywhere with an outcomes‑first culture.
• Team of Experts – Work with designers, engineers and security professionals solving real‑world problems.
• Growth‑Focused – Your ideas ship, your voice counts, your growth matters.
• Global Impact – Build products that protect critical systems and data.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or technology firms.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and VAT in Saudi Arabia.
• Hands‑on experience with Dafater or similar ERP tools (SAP B1, QuickBooks, Zoho).
• Excellent command of MS Excel and strong documentation discipline.
• Proficiency in English communication (written and spoken).
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple accounting cycles (payment, collection, VAT, payroll).

Preferred Qualifications

• ACCA (Part Qualified), B.Com, or ICMA.
• Experience in SaaS or subscription‑based models.