Generalist Accountant

Kanz; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals trading company in Al Khobar is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional. This role focuses on managing receivables and payables, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Ideal candidates will have a finance or accounting qualification, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software. The company offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as housing and transport allowances.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Transport allowance

Family health insurance

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting, and business qualification or related disciplines.
• Proficiency with accounting and finance systems/software applications.
• Knowledge of Internal Control concepts is preferred.
• Analytical and financial skills supported by good communication abilities.
• Experience in a diverse finance group is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Perform monthly closes and reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate budgets and financial forecasts with the Finance Manager.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support tax filings and prepare required documentation.
• Identify process inefficiencies and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of Internal Control concepts

Education

Finance, accounting, and business qualification

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

We connect chemical producers and markets to power an inclusive, thriving economy in Saudi Arabia. Through ethical, sustainable distribution, we provide innovative trading solutions that advance key industries like manufacturing, nutrition, energy, and more. Our expertise and passion enable companies to access the specialty chemicals vital to their operations. We believe our diversity as a team drives better decisions, greater innovation, and improved business outcomes. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that values their unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a superior team – one that makes more informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers superior business outcomes. Our commitment is to help our partners and clients unlock their greatest potential, contributing to a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable world.

The position will be responsible for receivables and payables processes, postings into Microsoft Business Central, maintaining income statement and balance sheet schedules and other accounting activities. This position will report into the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Perform general accounting duties such as monthly closes, reconciliations, and maintenance of the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments to vendors and collection of receivables.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Research, track, and resolve any accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes and annual financial statement audits.
• Support tax (including value added tax, withholding tax, and corporate income tax) and zakat filings and prepare schedules and supporting documentation as needed.
• Identify process inefficiencies and provide recommendations for enhancing accounting operations.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of accounting principles and deliver accurate work.
• Participate in and gain exposure to the implementation of process improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting, and business qualification or related disciplines.
• Proficiency with accounting and finance systems/software applications e.g., Excel and Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Knowledge of Internal Control concepts.
• Driven by a continual process improvement agenda, demonstrated through challenging and improving processes.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and financial skills supported by excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience operating in a diverse, multi‑functional finance group across time zones is a plus.
• Independent worker and thinker with the ability to follow up on time‑sensitive issues.
• A team player with the ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships across multiple levels and organizational boundaries.

Benefits

• Housing allowance
• Transport allowance
• Family health insurance
• Excellent working environment for a reputable brand