About SALIC and the Role

SALIC - Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company is seeking an Accounting Senior Specialist to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supporting the development and periodic updating of accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with overall financial and risk management frameworks.

Policy Development and Control

The Accounting Senior Specialist will be responsible for developing and periodically updating the company's accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines. This includes contributing to the creation and ownership of robust accounting and expense control policies and processes, which are essential for enabling sound investment decision-making within SALIC.

Core Accounting Operations

• Contribute to various accounting activities, including payroll processing, financial and balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transfers, and reconciliations, as well as tax management.
• Support general accounting activities within the department, including accounts payable functions.
• Assist in developing periodical financial reports and financial statements, ensuring strict adherence to local and international accounting standards.
• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables data.
• Check related files for any previous payments, assign voucher numbers, and ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers, maintaining accurate records.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

A key aspect of this role involves collaborating and liaising with the Internal Audit function and external auditors regarding the arrangement of audited financial statements. The specialist will also maintain effective relations with key stakeholders and deploy effective communication strategies to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile

This full-time position requires 2 to 5 years of professional experience in an accounting role. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting, as demonstrated through their experience in similar capacities.

Commitment to Diversity

SALIC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This position is Disability-Friendly, and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.