Finance Assistant / Specialist

Sanxing Electric; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanxing Electric in Jeddah seeks a Finance Assistant/Specialist to support daily accounting, maintain records, manage AP/AR, and assist with financial reporting in line with Saudi regulations.

The role requires SOCPA accreditation, a bachelor's in accounting, 1–3+ years of finance experience (manufacturing preferred), and proficiency in Excel and SAP. Fluency in English and Arabic is required; placement at the 3rd Industrial City, Jeddah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or related fields; English & Arabic fluency.
• SOCPA accreditation is mandatory.
• 1–3+ years in finance; manufacturing preferred; fresh graduates welcome if eager to learn factory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process payable accounts, review invoices, and ensure VAT/compliance.
• Assist AR; issue invoices per regulations; prepare VAT draft for filing.
• Support Saudi tax compliance, including VAT returns and WHT preparations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations; review employee expense claims for compliance.
• Enter vouchers and journals into SAP; maintain local data archiving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

SOCPA VAT Certification

Job description

Finance Assistant / Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Specialist at Jeddah 3rd industry city to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will support the finance department in daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, accounts payable/receivable, and assisting with financial reporting in compliance with local regulations and organizational policies.

Responsibilities:

1. Payable Accounts & Local Payment Management

• Review POs, delivery notes, and local Saudi invoices; check VAT rates, TRN tax numbers, invoice compliance, and 3-way matching.
• Maintain AP aging ledgers and vendor sub-ledgers; update payment progress regularly.
• Organize payment supporting documents, complete monthly vendor reconciliations, and collect debit/credit notes for AR/AP.

2. Accounts Receivable & E-Invoicing

• Assist in issuing invoices by ZATCA regulations; archive PDF invoices and original files locally.
• Organize monthly input and output invoice details to prepare tax draft working papers for VAT filing.

3. Saudi Tax Compliance Support

• Collect and organize full supporting documentation for quarterly VAT returns, Withholding Tax (WHT), and annual Corporate Income Tax.
• Maintain cross-border payment WHT ledgers; archive tax payment receipts, official ZATCA confirmations, and tax correspondence.
• Support annual audits and tax inspections by preparing and submitting audit vouchers and financial reports.

4. Banking & Expense Claim Management

• Download monthly bank statements and prepare bank reconciliation statements.
• Conduct initial reviews of employee expense claims, checking approval workflows and receipt compliance.

5. SAP Data Entry & Compliance Archiving

• Enter daily vouchers, expenses, and accounting journal entries into the SAP system.
• Strictly enforce Saudi data compliance requirements: store all tax, customs, and financial records locally, and organize physical and digital archives.

6. Other Tasks

• Handle other related tasks assigned by management.

Requirements:

1. Nationality: Saudi National (Mandatory).
2. Professional Accreditation: Must hold a valid professional accreditation/membership from the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) (Mandatory).
3. Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Financial Management, or related fields. Business fluency in English and Arabic is required. SOCPA-VAT Specialist certification is a plus.
4. 1-3+ years of finance experience (manufacturing sector preferred). Fresh graduates are welcome if willing to learn factory accounting.
5. Proficient in Excel for financial ledgers. Hands-on experience with SAP, VAT tax filing, or invoicing is preferred.
6. Detail-oriented, strong compliance awareness, and good archiving skills. Willing to work in the 3rd Industrial City (Jeddah).
7. Proactive with a strong sense of responsibility.

Soft Skills:

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet strict financial deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.