Senior Accountant

Front End; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Front End is seeking a Senior Accountant in Saudi Arabia to own the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and drive accurate IFRS-based reporting for a project-driven business. You will oversee VAT, zakat, GOSI, and payroll filings and partner with auditors to ensure clean audits.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience in EPC or project-based industries, strong ERP and Excel skills, and fluency in English with Arabic a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• SOCPA certification in progress required or preferred.
• CPA/CMA is a plus for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting analysis.
• Manage VAT, zakat, and payroll-related filings and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Leadership & mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

SOCPA certification (in progress)

CPA / CMA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

AI tools experience

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to own the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for a fast-growing, project-driven business. You will manage the general ledger, lead statutory and tax compliance, and strengthen accounting processes and controls. We expect our finance team to work using AI tools to close faster, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of transactions in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Prepare monthly financial statements — income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow — with supporting schedules and analysis
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles, including supplier payments, client invoicing against project milestones, and collections follow-up
• Handle project accounting, including cost allocation, revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion, and work-in-progress reconciliations
• Lead tax and statutory compliance: value-added tax (VAT) returns, withholding tax, and zakat filings with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), including compliance with the FATOORAH electronic invoicing requirements
• Manage payroll accounting and related filings, including General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) contributions and end-of-service benefit provisions in line with Saudi labor law
• Support the annual external audit as the primary point of contact, preparing audit schedules and resolving auditor queries
• Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and periodic verification
• Leverage AI tools to automate reconciliations, reporting, and routine accounting workflows, and champion their adoption across the finance function
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation as the company scales
• Mentor junior accountants and review their work

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) certification required or in progress; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a plus
• More than 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC); contracting; energy services; industrial technology; or other project-based businesses
• Strong familiarity with the Saudi market is required — including ZATCA requirements for VAT, zakat, and electronic invoicing; GOSI; Saudi labor law provisions affecting payroll and end-of-service benefits; and local business practices
• AI-savvy is a must — demonstrated, hands‑on use of AI tools (such as large language models, AI-assisted reconciliation, and automation platforms) in day‑to‑day accounting work, with genuine curiosity to keep learning as the technology evolves
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS, including revenue recognition for long-term contracts
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail with a track record of clean audits and on‑time closes
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage
• Experience across the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market is a plus