Senior General Accountant

Savills Middle East; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly organised and experienced Accountant. This role will oversee the entire accounting function, ensuring compliance with IFRS and strong financial control. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, producing monthly reports, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Accounting or Finance, at least six years of experience, and proficiency in accounting software. The position requires the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years’ experience in accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of all accounting procedures up to Balance Sheet.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function within property operations.
• Produce monthly variance reports, actual vs budget.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards.

Skills

Accounting procedures

MS Excel skills

Budget management

Independent work

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software packages

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and experienced Accountant to manage the full accounting function within our property operations. This role suits someone confident working independently, with responsibility for day-to-day accounting, monthly reporting, budgeting and year-end processes, while ensuring strong financial control and compliance with IFRS.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivables
• Entire creditors function, from processing of accounts to allocation, posting, seeking necessary approvals and then paying the vendor
• Reconcile bank statement monthly
• Produce monthly variance reports, actual vs budget
• Project net profit until year end
• Produce error‑free accounting reports
• Participate in preparing financial statements and work closely with audits for yearly closing and tax returns
• Full control of project budget, maintaining accurate up-to-date records of all expenditure
• Bookkeeping and maintaining general ledger
• Full debtors function and credit controlling
• Property monthly closing and reporting
• Document business and accounting processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with IFRS
• General awareness of KSA law and regulations
• Assist the Senior Property Manager with all accounting tasks necessary

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• A minimum of six years’ experience in accounting
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance
• Thorough knowledge of all accounting procedures up to Balance Sheet
• Experience with accounting software packages
• MS Excel skills
• Ability to work under pressure and according to deadlines
• Able to work unsupervised as the only accounting person within the team