Job Description – Senior Accountant(Remote)
Position: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Local Finance Director & Group FC
Experience:
- 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with strong audit background.
- Proven experience in managing the full accounting cycle and preparing a complete set of financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
- Hands-on experience in:
- Revenue recognition
- VAT & Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance
- Month-end closing & financial reporting
- Audit coordination
- Experience in KSA market and ZATCA requirements is a advantage.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Master's Degree and/or professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred.
Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Senior Accountant with strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on audit experience, and solid exposure to revenue recognition, taxation, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate ownership, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage end-to-end accounting processes with accuracy, while ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Revenue & Invoicing Management
- Full ownership of revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.
- Manage and monitor the complete invoicing cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely issuance.
- Perform regular reconciliations between billing, revenue schedules, contracts, and GL postings.
2. Month-End Closing & Reporting
- Lead/support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in line with group timelines.
- Prepare, update, and monitor the monthly closing schedule.
- Perform accruals, prepayments, cost allocations, and GL reconciliations.
- Deliver variance analysis with clear and actionable insights.
3. Taxation Compliance
- Take ownership of VAT computation, filing, and compliance.
- Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations, tracking, and reporting where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws and support tax-related queries.
4. Audit Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.
- Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation.
- Resolve audit queries and implement corrective actions where necessary.
5. Banking & Treasury Support
- Perform regular bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Monitor cash movements and support treasury-related reporting as required.
- Assist in cash flow tracking and forecasting.
6. Payroll Support
- Assist in the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of inputs, allowances, deductions, and related reconciliations.
- Coordinate with HR and relevant departments for payroll-related data.
7. Technical Accounting
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.
- Provide accounting treatment guidance for new business scenarios, transactions, and policy updates.
8. Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare ad-hoc reports, financial analyses, and management insights as assigned by the Finance Director.
- Support budgeting and performance monitoring.
- Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making
