Senior accountant (Saudization)

Job Summary:

Based in Saudi and reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accountant will play a key role in the accounting preparation. This is an ideal opportunity for an exceptional individual willing to take on fresh challenges, utilize your financial, reporting and business skills within a variety of exciting initiatives and company objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILTY & AUTHORITY:

• Assisting in day-to-day accounting function, producing timely and accurate financial statements within the timeline required.
• Prepares supporting schedules for specific general ledger accounts. Analyzes and monthly reconciles balance sheet accounts.
• Processes and posts journal entries for routine transactions in JDE and ensures accuracy of the General Ledger
• Review GL account reconciliations following up on aged items
• Handling month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting to Corporate Accounting, Corporate Tax, and external authorities where required
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and controls
• Handle accounting issues and conduct special projects as assigned
• Provide financial support for Business Managers and clearly communicate responses to requests
• Identifying opportunity for process automation.
• Adding value to the assigned tasks

Facility Specific Responsibilities:

• responsible for handling Fixed asset accounting functio n
• Revenue and COGS Accrual.
• Maintain Prepaid accounts and amortizations schedules.
• Prepare Monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Income statement and Balance sheet Analysis.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize many tasks and responsibilities while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision
• Problem solving attitude
• Good communication skills
• Multitask.

Qualifications:(Education/No. of Years of Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years accounting related experience necessary
• Proficient with other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with internal control processes.
• Experience preparing manual journal entries and account reconciliations.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently