Accountant

About Milaya Contracting Company

Milaya Contracting Company, located in Riyadh, specializes in interior fit-out, construction, and project delivery services spanning commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors. The company maintains close collaboration with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project completion meets the agreed scope, timing, and budget. Their team prioritizes professionalism, accountability, meticulous attention to detail, and ongoing improvement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Accountant with solid experience in contracting or construction industries, proficient in Zoho Books. The candidate will oversee daily financial operations, ensure precise financial records, monitor project costs, and provide management with dependable financial reports. This full-time role mandates presence at the Riyadh office and involves close cooperation with multiple internal teams including project, procurement, administration, and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Document and update daily financial records using Zoho Books.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Generate and review statements of account for suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Reconcile bank, petty cash, credit card, and project-related transactions.
• Track all project-related costs, expenses, commitments, payments, and profitability metrics.
• Examine purchase orders, invoices, payment certificates, and relevant backup documents.
• Manage monitoring of client collections, supplier payments, contract retention, advances, and outstanding balances.
• Prepare detailed monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and management reports.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Maintain the general ledger with accurate cost allocations to corresponding projects.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow tracking for projects.
• Ensure adherence to Saudi VAT, withholding tax, ZATCA regulations, and other compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and financial service providers as necessary.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive filing for all financial and accounting documentation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• At least 8 to 9 years of relevant accounting experience within contracting, construction, or interior fit-out sectors.
• Proven expertise in utilizing Zoho Books accounting software.
• Deep understanding of project accounting elements: job costing, subcontract payments, retention, advances, and progress billing.
• Strong familiarity with accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and cash flow management.
• Sound knowledge of Saudi VAT, withholding tax, ZATCA compliance, and local accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional precision, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Capability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and financial responsibilities concurrently.
• Effective analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or SOCPA are beneficial.

Location and Employment Details

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Employment type: Full-time
• Work mode: On-site presence required