Senior Specialist Accounts

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Specialist Accounts to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves performing and overseeing complex accounting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and transactions. The specialist will work to maintain compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Role Purpose

The Senior Specialist Accounts provides technical accounting expertise and supports financial reporting processes. This position contributes to the effective operation of accounting functions through detailed analysis, reconciliations, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role supports management by delivering reliable financial information and accounting insights to facilitate informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review complex accounting transactions, journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and monitor general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support financial closing activities and ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Analyze accounting data, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and implementing recommendations.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Procurement, and business functions to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives within the accounting function.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior accounting team members as required.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in accounting.

Key Interactions

This role involves regular collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective accounting operations and compliance.

Internal Interactions:

• Accounting Team
• Finance and Reporting Teams
• Treasury Team
• Accounts Payable Team
• Accounts Receivable Team
• Procurement Team
• Internal Audit
• Business Unit Representatives

External Interactions:

• External Auditors
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Regulatory Authorities
• Tax Advisors
• Vendors and Service Providers