Lead Accountant

Job Details

• Record accounting transactions and journal entries related to accounts payable and payroll accurately in line with accounting standards and principles
• Review invoices and requests for payment matching them with approved purchase orders, investigate inconsistencies and escalate issues
• Review vendors accounts and transactions to keep track of appropriate payment schedules and amounts as per predefined SLAs and time frames
• Review and reconcile ZATCA payroll data submitted by concerned stakeholders, and identify deviations and investigate discrepancies with relevant parties
• Prepare necessary requests for bank transfers and other payment documents
• Handle business transactions with banks (deposits, withdrawals, transfers, etc.), and ensure daily reconciliation
• Handle the timely and accurate processing of payments (invoices, payroll, benefits, pensions, staff rewards, etc.) and verify that billed amounts are authorized and cleared for release on schedule payment dates
• Reconcile petty cash and replenish petty cash funds as per approved budget
• Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis
• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
• Communication and Contacs