Accountant

Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest and most respected trade fair organizers, renowned for delivering industry-leading exhibitions and conferences that drive global business growth.

As part of our continued expansion in Saudi Arabia, we are strengthening our presence in the Kingdom and are now actively growing our team. Our portfolio includes flagship events such as Beautyworld Riyadh, Automechanika Riyadh, Intersec Saudi Arabia and ACHEMA Middle East, alongside a pipeline of new and evolving exhibitions that connect businesses, industries, and innovation. With a strong track record of delivering market-leading events, we remain committed to supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by creating dynamic platforms that enable networking, knowledge exchange, and commercial success.

We are looking for an Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing business in Saudi Arabia. This is a key role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, credit notes, and journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and coordinate follow-ups with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with payment preparation, verification, and tracking.
• Ensure correct VAT treatment and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and support internal and external audits.
• Partner with internal teams including Sales, Operations, HR, and Procurement on accounting-related matters.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Zoho) and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us

At Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, you'll be part of a growing finance team supporting a dynamic portfolio of international exhibitions. You'll gain exposure to a fast-paced, multicultural environment, working closely with global stakeholders while contributing to the financial integrity and success of the business.