About Wholly Hearty and the Role

Wholly Hearty is an emerging FMCG manufacturer preparing for the launch of its innovative food products. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is crucial for supporting the establishment of robust accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting practices as the company grows.

Role Context and Objectives

The Senior Accountant will play a key part in supporting Wholly Hearty's financial operations from its early stages. This position focuses on day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and executing financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with prior FMCG experience, capable of contributing to the financial health and stability of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Process all incoming and outgoing invoices accurately.
• Maintain the general ledger and comprehensive accounting records.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and manage depreciation schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with ZATCA regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) filings and payments.
• Perform account reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules for financial statements.
• Support external audits and fulfill Zakat documentation requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions and records.
• Record and maintain ERP accounting entries diligently.
• Support inventory reconciliations, production and consumption reconciliations, and product costing updates.
• Coordinate stock counts and assist with inventory control activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Prior experience within the FMCG sector is required.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting principles.
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems in an FMCG environment is required; experience with Oracle ERP is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with a disciplined approach to financial processes and controls.

Application Information

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this full-time Senior Accountant position in Dammam.