Generalist Accountant

Jobs for Humanity; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse company empowering financial inclusion in Saudi Arabia seeks a detail-oriented finance professional. The role is focused on managing receivables and payables, financial statement preparation, and ensuring accuracy in accounting processes. Ideal candidates will possess a finance or accounting qualification, proficiency in accounting software like Dynamics 365, and strong analytical skills. The position offers various benefits including housing and transport allowances, along with excellent working conditions.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Transport allowance

Family health insurance

Excellent working environment for a reputable brand

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Independent worker able to follow up on time-sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Perform general accounting duties such as monthly closes.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions.
• Assist with tax filings and financial statement audits.

Skills

Basic knowledge of accounting principles

Process improvement skills

Proficiency in Excel

Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central

Analytical and financial skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Finance, accounting, or business qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Excel

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of accounting principles and delivers accurate work.
• Participates in and gains exposure to the implementation of process improvement activities.
• 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.
• Detailed orientated 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