Senior Accountant

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant is tasked with maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, generating financial statements, and supporting statutory audits and tax compliance within a manufacturing firm. This position requires expertise in cost accounting, solid ERP system knowledge, and adherence to Saudi Arabia GAAP alongside MASQ internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage verification, allocation, posting, and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
• Utilize knowledge of VAT and payroll to ensure accurate processing.
• Prepare precise accounting reports and communicate findings effectively.
• Analyze financial data to summarize the company's financial standing.
• Identify discrepancies and propose efficiency and cost-saving improvements.
• Review and advise changes to accounting systems and procedures.
• Engage in setting financial standards and forecasting processes.
• Contribute to departmental goal formulation.
• Compile financial statements and coordinate budget preparation as scheduled.
• Support tax audits and aid in tax filing procedures.
• Oversee internal and external audit compliance activities.
• Supervise and review the work of accounting staff.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Develop and maintain business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure strict compliance with GAAP principles.
• Collaborate with the Chief Accountant and Accounting Manager to refine financial operations and enhance skills.
• Stay informed about industry trends and financial accounting standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of financial experience in a multinational setting, with minimum 2 years in a comparable senior accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics or Business Central 365.
• Proficient in advanced MS Excel functions including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail and accuracy oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines for both monthly and yearly close cycles.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated, independent worker eager to embrace additional responsibilities.
• Pro-active team player with reliability and a practical approach.
• Adaptive to evolving business needs.
• Fluency in English, oral and written.