Senior Accountant

T Role Description

The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, supporting statutory audits and tax filings. The ideal candidate has an experience in a manufacturing environment, in cost accounting, a good general ERP knowledge and ensures books are accurate and timely, as well as in compliance with Saudi Arabia GAAP and MASQ internal policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• VAT & PAYROLL KNOWLEDGE
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our chief Accountant and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures Requirements and skills
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience in a multinational environment with at least 2 years in similar role
• Hands-On experience and strong general understanding of ERP systems required preferably Dynamics or Business Central 365
• Advanced MS Excel skills including V lookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to meet the deadline for month-end close and year-end close.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Driven, able to work independently in an efficient manner and keen to take on new responsibilities
• Pro-active, team player oriented, reliable, and hands-on approach
• Willingness and ability to recognize and adapt to changing business requirements
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both verbal and written