Finance and Accounting Specialist

About This Role

Who We Are NHU-Riyadh is the Saudi branch campus of the University of New Haven, a private, nonprofit university founded in 1920 in Connecticut, USA. Launching in Fall 2026, NHU-Riyadh will bring an American university experience to Riyadh through the same accreditation, faculty standards, and career-focused educational approach that define the University of New Haven. The University’s academic programs are grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The University of New Haven is recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence and is known for experiential, professionally oriented learning. NHU-Riyadh is being established to deliver academically rigorous, industry-aligned education that supports Saudi Arabia’s evolving workforce needs.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Accounting, the Finance and Accounting Specialist will assist in the daily administration of the University’s Business Office operations at the University’s campus in Riyadh. Duties will include processing purchase requests, processing accounts Payable invoices, processing journal entries, assisting with WHT and VAT coordination for filing requirements, and other business function duties as assigned.

You Will

• Assist the Purchasing Department with identifying vendors to source goods and or services from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Setting up vendors within the ZoHo 1 system upon approval by the Purchasing Director.
• Receive and process Purchase requisitions in support of the campus community.
• Process Purchase Orders from Requisitions once approved by the Purchasing Director and facilitate delivery of the Purchase Orders to the vendors.
• Receive and process Accounts Payable activity including invoices in support of the campus community.
• Code transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Assist with coordinating the activity related to VAT (value added tax) administration and filing requirements.
• Assist with coordinating the activity related to WHT (withholding tax) administration and filing requirements.
• Organize, file and maintain financial documentation and records.
• Produce financial reports as needed / directed by management.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Use data insights to identify opportunities for improvement and inform decision makers.
• Work with administrative and academic staff to ensure financial controls are followed.

You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related degree required.
• Two (2)-years of relevant experience required.
• Good understanding of accounting/finance Office processes.
• Familiarity with Saudi VAT regulations and ZATCA requirements preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good command of English and Arabic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with the financial system, ZoHo1 is preferred

Compensation, which includes salary and any potential allowances, will be established in accordance with Saudi Arabian compensation framework in conjunction with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and position.

Any successful candidate for these roles will be processed, onboarded, and deployed to Riyadh through an outsourcing human resources company contracted by the University of New Haven specifically for this process. All academic duties will be supervised by New Haven University's administrative staff. Successful candidates will be required to obtain, and appropriately maintain, a Saudi Arabia Visa and related Work Authorizations through the contracted human resources outsourcing company.