Senior Accountant

Arab Center for Engineering Studies; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialized engineering company in the Middle East as a Senior Accountant. This role involves performing professional accounting duties, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, relevant certifications, and a solid background in financial reporting and analysis. This innovative firm values potential and offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering excellence in engineering services across various markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required with CPA or CB certification.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience is essential for this role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting duties including maintenance and reconciliation of financial records.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports for accuracy.
• Control and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Accounting principles

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Fixed assets accounting

Cost accounting

Budgeting processes

Financial reporting standards

Financial risk management

Contract management

Banking procedures

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Arab Center of Engineering Studies (ACES):

ACES is a Leading Specialized Engineering Company in the Middle East. At ACES we offer a wide range of specialized engineering services including site and geotechnical investigation, materials technology and testing, quality control of projects, special studies, land and marine surveying, and chemical and environment testing.

With our wealth of experience, strong relationships, technical knowledge, and focus, we help our clients with fast, reliable, cost-effective, and quality engineering solutions that meet their expectations.

What ACES is Looking For

ACES is looking for Senior Accountant to join the team in Tabouk, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary:

Perform professional accounting duties including the examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation and verification of financial records; and performs related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Collectors related to client/s accounts and requirements.
• Validate and process Tax credit note request from Technical Department.
• Reconciled AR and AP Aging against Trial Balance.
• Control the credit limit and terms of payments.
• Create and update client profile across designated branches.
• Prepare and confirm ADQCC monthly invoices and payments.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Assist in internal and external requirements.
• Control transferring invoices from OMS to Oracle systems.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic plan.
• Prepare and submit VAT, Corporate Tax, Government regulatory compliance and management requirements.
• Prepare various financial statements such as invoice sheets, receipts, credit statements and expense accounts.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Perform all financial matters related to HR including and not limited to salary deductions, overtime calculation, personal advanced payments, and monthly deduction follow up.
• Prepare weekly suppliers payment schedules and monthly reconciliation and seek approval from the Financial Manager.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records and analyze as directed.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of available computer technology.
• Collect data on direct, indirect and overhead costs of operation and keep fixed assets logbook and update it in addition to preparing monthly and periodic fixed assets reports.
• Validate, examine and analyze purchase order conformity with management policy.
• Prepare and review accounts reconciliation.
• Prepare cheque/s to suppliers.
• Prepare monthly cash management, payables and purchase order reconciliation, and seek approval from the Financial Manager.
• Control and reconciled Sub-Inventory and Fleet Management.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

Reporting To:

This position will directly report to the Finance Department Manager/ Section Head.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 2-4 years experience in in the field of accounting.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Fixed assets accounting
• Cost accounting
• Budgeting processes and financial planning
• Financial reporting standards and practices
• Financial risk management frameworks
• Contract management fundamentals
• Banking procedures and protocols
• Project costing methodologies
• ERP system functionality and financial modules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word for documentation and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for professional communication and scheduling
• Data analysis and cost control using ERP systems
• Preparation and interpretation of financial reports
• Managing and tracking project budgets
• Contract analysis and compliance review

Why work for ACES

At ACES, we believe in potential. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally stimulating, intellectually challenging, and personally rewarding.

ACES is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified, motivated staff who can support our clients effectively on projects throughout the Middle East. We are involved in a wide array of projects, large and small, in various markets. Our extensive portfolio provides numerous opportunities for our staff to improve their skills and to meet new challenges.

ACES has a diverse employee base, made up of individuals with widely varying backgrounds who are at different stages of their professional careers. They share a common goal: serving our clients according to the highest standards of excellence.