Senior Accountant - Refining Operations & Tax Compliance

Sgr Sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) seeks an Accountant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to manage daily financial recording and reconciliation for refining operations. You will maintain the general ledger, support monthly closings, and ensure VAT compliance in line with ZATCA requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will handle inventory reconciliation, fixed asset depreciation, audit preparation, and cost accounting support for production batches, with emphasis on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or trading environment.
• Proficiency in Saudi VAT regulations and ZATCA filing requirements.
• Strong general ledger accounting, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost allocation methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions for financial analysis.
• Fluency in English is required for reporting, with working proficiency in Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by posting accurate journal entries for refining costs, bullion inventory movements, and corporate expenses.
• Calculate and file monthly and quarterly VAT returns through the ZATCA portal in full compliance with Saudi tax laws.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts including cash, inventory, and accrued liabilities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation for plant equipment, laboratory instruments, and corporate assets.
• Prepare audit schedules and retrieve supporting documentation for external auditors during interim and final audits.
• Allocate refining costs, including chemicals and energy, to specific production batches for accurate cost of goods sold reporting.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Inventory accounting

Cost allocation methods

VAT regulations understanding

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables & VLOOKUP)

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) seeks an Accountant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to manage daily financial recording and reconciliation for refining operations. You will maintain the general ledger, support monthly closings, and ensure VAT compliance in line with ZATCA requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will handle inventory reconciliation, fixed asset depreciation, audit preparation, and cost accounting support for production batches, with emphasis on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and