Senior Accountant
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We’re Hiring: Senior Accountant Company: Vast Group Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time If you're looking for a routine accounting role where every month looks the same - THIS ISN'T FOR YOU!
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If you're looking for a routine accounting role where every month looks the same - THIS ISN'T FOR YOU!
If you thrive on building financial foundations, driving operational excellence, and supporting a fast-scaling business - KEEP READING.
Vast Group is growing rapidly, and we're looking for a highly capable
Senior Accountant
to help build and scale the financial infrastructure behind one of Saudi Arabia's most exciting fintech startups.
We're seeking professionals who understand that strong financial discipline is what enables sustainable growth.
Vast Group
is a Saudi-born fintech startup on a mission to revolutionize how businesses and individuals experience payments.
We build cutting-edge NFC and QR-powered payment solutions designed for today’s fast-moving, digital-first economy.
Your Mission
Build financial clarity.
Protect financial integrity.
Strengthen controls.
Support smarter decisions.
Help create the financial foundation for scale.
Working closely with the CFO and executive leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and investor readiness as the company continues its growth journey.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts in accordance with IFRS and applicable KSA accounting standards.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of management accounts, board reports, and investor-grade financial reporting.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Ensure timely invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and account reconciliations.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding receivables.
- Resolve customer and vendor account discrepancies in a timely manner.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with ZATCA requirements, including VAT filings, Zakat obligations, and withholding tax reporting.
- Support communications with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements relevant to fintech businesses.
- Assist in preparing and submitting regulatory filings and supporting documentation.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Monitor daily cash positions and support weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting.
- Manage banking relationships and support liquidity planning.
- Assist in treasury reporting and cash management activities.
Payroll & Financial Operations
- Process monthly payroll in compliance with Saudi Labor Law and GOSI requirements.
- Maintain accurate employee cost allocations and departmental reporting.
- Support operational finance activities across the business.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Monitor departmental spending against approved budgets.
- Provide financial data and insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Assist with financial models, investor reporting, and fundraising activities.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Support external audit engagements and prepare required audit schedules and documentation.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Startup Finance & Growth Support
- Assist with investor reporting, due diligence preparation, and data room management.
- Support corporate finance initiatives, financial analysis, and strategic projects.
- Contribute to the implementation and optimization of financial systems, policies, and ERP platforms that support future growth.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, SOCPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is a strong advantage.
Experience
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior accounting role.
- Proven experience managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Strong experience with VAT, Zakat, and ZATCA compliance requirements.
- Experience in fintech, SaaS, technology, or high-growth startup environments is highly preferred.
- Exposure to investor-facing reporting, fundraising support, or audit processes is a strong advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with ERP and accounting platforms such as Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoorah)
requirements
- is a plus.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, cash flow management, and accounting best practices.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable working across multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
What You Get
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonuses
- Premium medical insurance coverage
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
- The opportunity to help build the financial backbone of a rapidly scaling Saudi fintech
- > Numbers tell stories.
- > Great finance teams help write them.
- Beyond the Basics
- Nap zones (because burnout isn’t part of the plan)
- Ping pong, padel, bowling, and competitive team game nights
- Celebration dinners after big wins and curated offsite experiences
- Surprise reward drops - including F1 tickets 🏁
- Exclusive gym membership rates to keep you performing at your peak
Why Join Vast Group?
- Be part of a rapidly scaling Saudi fintech shaping the future of NFC and QR-based payment solutions
- Ride the massive fintech wave transforming Saudi Arabia
- Backed by government initiatives and headquartered in The Garage - one of the Middle East’s leading startup accelerators
- Direct exposure to executive leadership
- High ownership, real impact, and zero bureaucracy
- Strong product-market fit in a fast-growing fintech ecosystem
- Move fast with short decision cycles and real execution speed
- This isn't a role for bookkeepers.
- It's for finance professionals who want to build, improve, and scale alongside a high-growth company.
- If you're ready to help shape the financial future of a category-defining Saudi fintech startup - we want to hear from you.
- >> Come build with us.
- Apply via Linkedin or send your CV to
- build@vastgroupsa.com
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