Senior Accountant (GCC Region)

Platinumlist; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in ticketing services is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Riyadh office. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations, and supporting financial operations across the GCC. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and relevant experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations including AP, AR, and GL entries.
• Support monthly financial closing and assist in audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

Wafeq

Job description

Platinumlist.net is a fast-growing digital platform specializing in ticketing services for entertainment, cultural events, attractions, and sports experiences across the GCC region. With a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering a seamless experience for both organizers and customers. As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking a highly capable and driven Senior Accountant to join our Saudi office.

Your Role : The Senior Accountant will be based in our Riyadh office. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, supporting financial operations in Saudi Arabia and, when needed, across other GCC markets. The position will report directly to the Finance Manager.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who understands the fast pace and complexity of digital platforms and transactional businesses. The successful candidate will be a native Arabic speaker with strong command of English, excellent organizational skills, and experience in high-volume transaction environments such as e-commerce, ticketing, or entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL) entries, invoice matching, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Post transactions and ensure all entries are accurate and properly classified according to accounting standards.
• Support monthly financial closing across Saudi Arabia and other GCC markets, ensuring completeness of records, reconciliations with related parties, and documentation of intercompany transactions.
• Assist in audit preparation and data support for internal and external audits across multiple regions, under the supervision of the Finance Manager.
• Coordinate with sister companies and regional teams on joint tasks and cross-border accounting matters.
• Manage reconciliations for e-payment platforms, online checkout systems, POS transactions, and handle related disputes, chargebacks, and gateway issues.
• Liaise with banks and payment partners to support corporate banking operations, troubleshoot transactional issues, and manage payment confirmations.
• Assist in customer-related payment investigations, working closely with junior accountants, operations, and support teams to resolve financial issues accurately and promptly.
• Handle vendor and supplier communications, including invoice checks, payments, follow-ups, and procurement-related financial tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT regulations and general GCC VAT standards, ensuring all issued invoices and financial documents follow applicable tax rules.
• Stay flexible and responsive to business needs — including extended hours or weekend support during high-volume event seasons or urgent deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance , or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis) and comfortable using other Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint and Word.
• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment (e.g., e-commerce, entertainment, or tech-driven platforms).
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English skills (spoken and written).
• Proficient in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Wafeq, or other cloud-based tools.
• Solid understanding of GCC financial regulations, VAT requirements, and local governmental portals (ZATCA, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability and willingness to work during weekends or outside standard hours during busy periods.
• Strong initiative, flexibility, and a supportive mindset to go beyond core responsibilities.
• Experience working with a high volume of daily transactions.
• Familiarity with the ticketing industry or entertainment sector is a strong plus.