General Accountant (For Saudis Only)

شركة الأطباق العالمية | International Dishes .CO; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Dishes .CO in Riyadh seeks an experienced General Accountant with 3–5 years of hands-on accounting to own core operations, reporting, and compliance. The role supports monthly/annual closures, tax compliance, and insightful financial analysis for strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate brings SOCPA accreditation, fluency in Arabic and English, strong Excel/ERP (Odoo) skills, and a sharp eye for detail to ensure accurate statements and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• SOCPA accreditation is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of general accounting, financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Strong proficiency in ERP software (Odoo) and accounting information systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (formulas, pivots, data modeling).
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, Saudi tax rules (VAT, ZATCA) and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle general ledger operations incl. AP/AR and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings with accurate financial statements.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Manage VAT and tax compliance aligned with ZATCA regulations.
• Monitor working capital; forecast cash flows and optimize vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and policies.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and prepare audit schedules.
• Analyze financial data, variances, and budget vs. actual results for management.
• Identify gaps in accounting workflows and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Accounting or Finance

SOCPA accreditation

Tools

Odoo ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented General Accountant with 3 to 5 years of proven experience to join our team in Riyadh. In this role, you will take ownership of core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. You will play a vital role in executing monthly/annual closures, optimizing financial workflows, managing tax compliance, and providing actionable insights through financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage full-cycle general ledger operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Prepare, review, and record complex journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries.
• Manage tax compliance operations, including VAT returns preparation, filing, and ensuring alignment with ZATCA regulations.
• Monitor working capital, perform cash flow forecasting, and optimize vendor payment schedules and customer collection cycles.
• Ensure strict adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls, and company policies.
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes by acting as the primary point of contact and preparing comprehensive audit schedules.
• Analyze financial data, variance trends, and budget vs. actual performance to deliver actionable reports for management.
• Identify operational gaps within accounting workflows and recommend process improvements or system enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Diploma degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional Accreditation from the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) is mandatory.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in general accounting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in ERP software (Odoo) and accounting information systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, financial reports).
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, local Saudi tax rules (VAT, ZATCA standards), and commercial regulations.
• Sharp analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills to lead reporting deadlines under pressure.
• Professional fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English.