Junior Accountant SAR 4,500++ (Restaurant Experienced)

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Job Title: Junior Accountant (For a restaurant Company)

Starting Salary: SAR 4,500 plus shared room, transportation, and 1 duty meal

Place of Work: Laysen Valley, Umm Al Hamam, Riyadh

Deployment / Start Date: Immediately

Company Profile: Visit www.noircafe.sa

Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our growing restaurant group based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of accounting and financial functions across our restaurant operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of the food and beverage industry's financial dynamics, including cost control, multi-branch reporting, and regulatory compliance within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations across all restaurant branches.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, providing insights on revenue trends, cost of goods sold (COGS), and operational expenses.
• Monitor and control food and beverage costs by conducting regular variance analysis, reviewing supplier invoices, and coordinating with the procurement and operations teams to ensure cost efficiency.
• Oversee payroll processing for restaurant staff in compliance with Saudi labor law and GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with Zakat, VAT (15%), and other regulatory requirements as mandated by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), including timely filing of returns and documentation.
• Perform daily sales reconciliation by verifying POS system reports against actual cash, credit card, and digital payment collections across all outlets.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, tracking actual performance against targets and flagging variances to senior management promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or SOCPA membership is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounting experience within the food & beverage, restaurant, or hospitality industry, with a solid understanding of industry-specific financial practices such as recipe costing, inventory management, and multi-branch reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems), advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian financial regulations and reporting standards (IFRS as adopted in KSA).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ﷼4,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• IMPORTANT: When applying for this role, your CV must have a photo of you. Applicant CVs without photo will not be screened for the next step.
• In which country are you currently located?
• Which country passport do you have?
• What is your age right now?
• Which city in Saudi Arabia are you currently located?
• Do you speak and understand basic conversational Arabic? Yes or No?
• Have you read and confirm the job description (and salary) that we mentioned for this role?
• If you are selected or hired for this role, after how many days can you join our company?
• How tall are you? (Height)
• Did you work as an accountant for a restaurant or hotel company in the Middle East before? Yes or No? If Yes, for how many years?