Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting activities, including accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting support, tax compliance, and month-end closing activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, solid accounting knowledge, and experience supporting finance operations within a fast-paced hospitality and tourism environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including invoice review, transaction posting, payment processing, reconciliations, and documentation control.
- Review and verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, and supporting documents before processing.
- Ensure accurate recording of accounting transactions in line with company policies and accounting standards.
- Prepare and review supplier, bank, and general ledger reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, expense allocations, and account analysis.
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely processing, payment follow-up, and issue resolution.
- Handle VAT, WHT, and other tax-related requirements in compliance with Saudi regulations.
- Maintain accurate accounting reports, payment schedules, aging reports, and supporting financial records.
- Support external audit requirements by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure proper internal controls over payments, approvals, documentation, and financial transactions.
- Prepare management reports related to payables, outstanding balances, cash requirements, expenses, and payment priorities.
- Recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, documentation flow, and reporting efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in accounting or finance operations.
- Experience with ERP systems; Odoo or Oracle ERP is a plus.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, spoken and written.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with vendors and internal teams.
Desired Candidate Profile
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in accounting or finance operations.
- Previous experience in the hospitality, tourism, hotel, travel, or leisure industry is preferred.
- Strong experience in general accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, invoice processing, payment cycles, and financial reporting.
- Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
- Experience with VAT, WHT, and Saudi tax compliance.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.