General Accountant - Shura Links (Red Sea)

Job Overview “Purpose and Scope”

The Junior General Accountant supports the Finance and department in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. This entry-level role is crucial for learning core accounting principles and processes, assisting with daily financial transactions, data entry, reconciliations, and contributing to the overall integrity of the company's financial information in compliance with local regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Daily Transaction Recording:

• Assist in posting and verifying routine journal entries (JVs) related to expenses, revenues, and adjustments.

• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately and timely recorded in the accounting system.

Accounts Payable (AP) Support:

• Assist in reviewing supplier invoices for basic accuracy and proper coding.

• Support the processing of vendor payments by preparing necessary documentation.

• Assist in maintaining organized supplier records.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Support:

• Help in preparing and issuing simple sales invoices.

• Assist in recording customer payments and reconciling basic customer accounts.

• Support follow-up on outstanding balances under supervision

Bank Reconciliation:

• Assist in performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations by comparing bank statements with company records

• Identify and report basic discrepancies for investigation.

Fixed Assets Support:

• Help maintain the fixed assets register by assisting with data entry for new acquisitions and disposals.

• Assist in tracking and tagging company assets.

Payroll Accounting Assistance:

• Support the recording of payroll-related journal entries as directed. • Assist in reconciling payroll accounts.

• Assist in reconciling payroll accounts.

Documentation and Filing:

• Organize and maintain accurate physical and electronic files for all financial documents (invoices, receipts, bank statements, reports).

• Ensure proper archiving of financial records.

Financial Reporting Assistance:

• Assist in preparing basic financial schedules and supporting documents for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Help with data extraction and simple analysis as requested.

Role Qualifications

• Fresh Graduate with strong academic performance in accounting courses.

• OR 1-2 years of experience in a junior accounting, finance assistant, or internship role, preferably within the hospitality or service industry. Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS concepts highly desirable).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., basic formulas, formatting, simple data organization).

• Familiarity with any accounting software or ERP system is a significant advantage (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or basic exposure to larger ERPs).

• Basic understanding of Saudi Arabian VAT regulations is a plus