Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant (Saudi National) to join our Finance team at Systra Head Office in Riyadh. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger entries, reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements, while ensuring compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements.

Accounts Payable Management:
Process, verify, and reconcile invoices and payment transactions.
Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers.
Monitor and manage outstanding balances, following up on discrepancies.
Manage vendor relations, addressing payment inquiries and resolving discrepancies.

 
General Ledger Maintenance:
Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
Record accounting transactions and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
Assist in reconciling account balances and bank statements.
 
Expense Reporting:
Handle employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Verify receipts, ensure proper approvals, and process reimbursements in a timely manner.

Financial Reporting:
Assist in preparing financial reports related to accounts payable and other general accounting tasks.
Support the finance team in generating periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Compliance and Auditing:
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations.

Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. SOCPA Registered preferred. 
In accordance with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s nationalization  framework and applicable labor regulations, eligibility for this position is restricted to Saudi nationals.

Experience:
1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role.
Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software.

Skills:
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Good understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

On-site

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma