Senior Accounting Officer

Almarai; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the Riyadh region is seeking a Senior Accounting Officer. The role involves supporting the finance management team, handling financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have up to 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing sectors. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic multinational team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree must meet SOCPA membership eligibility.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in FMCG or Manufacturing.
• Coop and/or Tamheer experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and handle payroll-related tasks.
• Coordinate internal and external financial reporting.
• Perform reconciliations and manage overdue payments.
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems.
• Assist in period-end closing and audit preparation.
• Prepare KPI reports and support management reporting.
• Monitor accounting system postings for accuracy.
• Analyze variances and ensure proper documentation for vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Accounting software (SAP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Accounting Officer - Riyadh

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees, servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion in 2024. For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets has created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the Role

Provide necessary support to Divisional Finance Manager and Accounting Manager, gathering and compiling accurate financial and management accounting data to ensure that reporting deadlines are met and reports are circulated on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from a recognized university, meeting the minimum credit hours required for SOCPA membership eligibility.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in accounting in a commercial organization, preferably FMCG or Manufacturing.
• Coop and/or Tamheer will be considered as an experience.

Activities

1. Follow up on department cash flow activities, support financial reporting (Flash, Forecast, Budget, 5YP), and handle payroll-related tasks, including deductions, overtime, and commissions.
2. Coordinate internal, external, and management financial reporting and liaise with relevant stakeholders.
3. Perform accounting and financial‑related reconciliations (bank, stock, petty cash, FI/CO as applicable) and Receivable management, including overdue reconciliation and payment follow‑up.
4. Ensure compliance with the relevant policies by reviewing internal control systems.
5. Assist in period‑end closing and audit preparation, including physical verification and reconciliation of inventories, fixed assets & overheads, and maintenance cost review.
6. Prepare Daily, Weekly, and Monthly KPI reports and support ad hoc management reporting to facilitate decision‑making.
7. Monitor and validate accounting system (SAP) postings, ensuring timely resolution of any issues.
8. Analysis of Variance (Standard vs BOM), and knowledge of product costing relevant to stakeholders.
9. Process vendor invoices by checking basic accuracy and ensuring required supporting documents are attached.

Provide continuous on‑the‑job training and support to finance staff to enhance their skills and performance.