General Accountant

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a General Accountant to manage the general ledger and related accounting processes in Riyadh. The role emphasizes hands-on Oracle ERP experience, accurate reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.

The candidate will handle journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account confirmations with external parties, contributing to month-end and year-end closes and supporting audits as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate general ledger accounts and accounting records.
• Perform daily accounting transactions, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Conduct account reconciliations and confirm balances with external parties.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements and management reports.
• Review entries for compliance with policies and standards.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze account balances and identify discrepancies or anomalies.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather required financial information.
• Support audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.

Skills

General accounting

Bank reconciliations

Oracle ERP

Account confirmations

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Oracle Financial modules

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The General Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate accounting records, performing general ledger activities, preparing financial reconciliations, and supporting the preparation of financial reports.

The role requires strong hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP systems, general accounting processes, bank reconciliations, and account confirmations with external parties.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts and accounting records.

Perform daily accounting transactions, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.

Prepare and review bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies or outstanding items.

Perform account reconciliations and ensure that balances are accurate and properly supported.

Conduct account confirmations and reconciliations with external parties, including customers, suppliers, banks, and other relevant stakeholders.

Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements and management reports.

Review accounting entries and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Assist in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities.

Analyze account balances and identify unusual transactions, discrepancies, or variances.

Follow up on outstanding reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.

Process and review transactions through the Oracle ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Prepare accounting reports and extract financial data from Oracle as required.

Coordinate with other departments to obtain the necessary financial information and supporting documents.

Assist with internal and external audits by providing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting documents and records.

Support the Finance Manager in financial analysis and other accounting‑related tasks as required.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Strong and extensive experience in General Accounting.

Proven hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP / Oracle Financial modules.

Strong experience in bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.

Experience in account confirmations and reconciliation with external parties.

Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month‑end closing procedures.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.