Senior Accountant

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh invites applications for a Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant to oversee general ledger activities and ensure compliance with IFRS. The role focuses on accuracy of financial reporting, robust internal controls, and coordinating with auditors to support regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include managing month-end closes, performing detailed reconciliations, monitoring intercompany and foreign currency accounting, and assisting with statutory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; master's an advantage.
• Certifications such as CA, CMA or ACCA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure integrity of general ledger and intercompany transactions.
• Support monthly/annual close and audit preparations.
• Assist with statutory financial statements and management reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA CMA ACCA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Retail

Position: Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant

Departments: Finance & Accounting

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in overseeing general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audit processes, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management

• Record and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of general ledger records, including intercompany transactions and foreign currency accounting.
• Monitor and account for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, provisions, and other related balance sheet items.

Period-End Closing

• Manage monthly financial close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A teams to verify transaction completeness and accuracy.
• Support annual financial closing requirements and audit preparations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and management reports.
• Contribute to financial reviews, trend analysis, and variance reporting in partnership with the FP&A function.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with external and internal auditors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and financial governance standards.
• Maintain well-organized records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.

Tax & VAT Support

• Support VAT reconciliation processes and filing requirements.
• Assist with tax reporting, schedules, and regulatory submissions in coordination with the tax team.
• Ensure compliance with local taxation and reporting regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Master's degree is an advantage. Professional certifications such as CA, CMA, or ACCA are preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with strong exposure to general ledger accounting and IFRS-based reporting environments.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of IFRS, experience working with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical and organizational abilities, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, problem-solving capability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Full fluency in spoken and written English.