Accounting Manager

About the Role

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a global law firm, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team in the Riyadh Regional Headquarters office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and involves independently managing local finance, accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, business-driven environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, accuracy, and efficiency.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day local accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, bookkeeping, vendor payments, month-end close support, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position ensures alignment with GT’s global finance and accounting requirements and internal control standards. The role requires a dedicated work ethic and the ability to approach challenges with confidence and resilience, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage the local office finance, accounting, bookkeeping, tax, audit, and compliance functions.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit Tax/VAT, WHT, ZATCA, GOSI, RHQ, and Ministry of Justice filings, reports, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes to financial, tax, and regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, consultants, and government authorities, including coordinating audits, regulatory inquiries, and related documentation.
• Maintain and enhance accounting procedures, recordkeeping practices, and internal controls to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with * Finance and Accounting teams to support reporting requirements and ensure alignment with GT Global Finance standards.
• Provide financial and compliance support to local leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform additional finance, accounting, audit, compliance, and special project responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, and compliance.
• Ideally 4-5 years of experience with an international audit firm, preferably at a manager level.
• Strong background in audit execution, financial controls, accounting compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience managing KSA statutory and regulatory requirements, including Tax/VAT, WHT, ZATCA, GOSI, RHQ, and Ministry of Justice obligations.
• Experience serving as the primary contact for internal and external audits, including audit planning, documentation, regulatory reporting, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a local finance function while coordinating with regional or global finance teams.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Etimad Portal, ZATCA systems, and ERP platforms is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using firm-approved AI tools (*, Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support professional and managerial work, applying judgment to validate outputs and maintain accountability for final deliverables.
• Ability to model and promote responsible AI use, including the adoption of emerging AI technologies, emphasizing privacy, confidentiality, and appropriate human oversight.

Work Environment

This role is based in the firm’s Riyadh Regional Headquarters office, on an in-office basis. Saudi National preferred but not required. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.