Junior Accountant

Sitaf Food; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitaf Food in the Riyadh region seeks a Junior Accountant to support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records and daily accounting operations under supervision.

You will post entries, reconcile accounts, handle supplier and customer documents, and assist in monthly close and financial reporting. A degree in accounting and 1–3 years of experience are required; IFRS knowledge and Excel skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance (FMCG/trading/distribution preferred).
• Basic knowledge of IFRS and VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Dynamics 365 BC) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day accounting transactions in line with policies and IFRS.
• Maintain and update accounting records (invoices, receipts, vouchers).
• Support month-end and year-end closing with schedules and reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and verify supporting documentation.
• Assist in AP & AR processes and vendor/customer reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT reports and assist with audits and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with daily accounting operations, and ensuring timely processing of transactions. This role includes posting entries, reconciling accounts, handling supplier and customer documents, and assisting in financial reporting. The Junior Accountant works under the supervision of the General accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A) Daily Accounting Operations

• Record day-to-day accounting transactions in compliance with company policies and IFRS standards.
• Maintain and update accounting records, including invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing schedules and reconciliations.
• Posting journal entries and verifying accuracy of supporting documentation.

B) Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

• Assist in processing supplier invoices and ensuring timely payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, record collections, and assist in monitoring outstanding balances.
• Support the team in resolving billing or payment-related queries.
• Prepare and update daily bank reconciliation statements.
• Monitor petty cash transactions and ensure accurate documentation.
• Support the team in maintaining bank records and preparing payment requests.

D) Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure that all accounting records are properly filed and easily accessible for audit or review.
• Support the team in preparing documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in preparing VAT reports and other regulatory submissions as directed by the Accounting Manager.

E) Ad Hoc Duties

• Perform additional accounting or administrative tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Finance Manager.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance (preferably in trading, distribution, or FMCG industry).
• Basic knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, and VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or similar ERP system) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
• English proficiency required (Arabic is an advantage).