<h4>A leading pharmaceutical company is actively recruiting a financial accountant for their office in Riyadh.</h4> <p>Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.</p> <h4>The main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</h4> <ul> <li>Maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with KSA regulations, and delivering timely financial reports for internal use and external statutory requirements.</li> <li>Responsible for the general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cash flow, tax preparation, fixed assets, and financial reporting.</li> <li>Contributes to internal controls and financial compliance, regularly preparing reports for senior management and providing overall support to the finance business partner.</li> <li>Recording and reviewing journal entries to ensure accurate ledger balances.</li> <li>Managing the financial close process, preparing financial statements, and reconciling transactions.</li> </ul> <h4>To be successful you will need to meet the following:</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in administration, accounting, finance, or equivalent professional experience.</li> <li>3+ years of experience as a financial accountant or in a similar finance/accounting role.</li> <li>Strong understanding of statutory accounting, legal, and taxation frameworks, particularly in KSA.</li> <li>Knowledge in international financial reporting standards (IFRS).</li> <li>Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>Pharmaceutical industry background is highly preferred.</li> </ul>