Senior Accounting Officer

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

Job summary

A leading regional dairy company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Accounting Officer to support financial reporting and management accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and up to 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the FMCG sector. Responsibilities include financial data compilation, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This position involves collaboration with finance staff and various stakeholders to enhance the department's efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree must meet SOCPA credit requirements.
• 0 to 2 years of accounting experience is required, preferably in FMCG or Manufacturing.
• Coop and/or Tamheer experience is valid.

Responsibilities

• Support Divisional Finance Manager and Accounting Manager with financial data.
• Follow up on cash flow and support financial reporting.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

SAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Accounting Officer - Hail

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, serves some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan, and has reported a 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.

Almarai’s 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 the necessary support to Divisional Finance Manager and Accounting Manager by 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 (Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants) 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 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. Analyse 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.