Senior Accountant

Overview

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly close process across multiple group entities and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare and review management accounts, MIS reports, and consolidated financial reporting packages.
• Maintain financial statement workbooks, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Review financial results, identify variances, and ensure compliance with IFRS standards.

Statutory Reporting & Audit

• Manage the annual external audit process across multiple entities.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and audit schedules.
• Strengthen controls and documentation to improve audit efficiency.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and oversee UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance.
• Handle KSA ZATCA filings, Zakat requirements, withholding tax obligations, and related regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi e-invoicing requirements and ERP integration processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia and implement required changes.

Revenue, Receivables & Intercompany Accounting

• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage project-based accounting reconciliations including trade receivables, unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, and intercompany balances.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations across group companies.
• Monitor receivables ageing and support collection activities.

Accounts Payable & Treasury

• Manage supplier payment processes, bank transfers, and cheque payments.
• Review payment documentation and ensure compliance with approval limits
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve payment-related queries.
• Support banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and post-dated cheque administration.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Administer and optimize ERP systems including JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Develop reporting automation and process improvements.
• Implement SOPs, financial controls, and best practices across the finance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA, CA, CPA, or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 4–5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Big 4 audit experience and/or experience within a multinational or international company is
• **highly preferred.Mandatory experience handling Saudi Arabian finance operations, including ZATCA, Zakat, withholding tax, and e-invoicing compliance.**
• Strong understanding of IFRS and multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience managing UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Hands-on ERP experience, preferably JD Edwards (JDE), Microsoft Dynamics, or Sage.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Why Join?
• This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to regional finance operations, and play a key role in driving financial excellence across a growing GCC-focused business.