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in Aon

21 days ago

	Contract Type	Full-time
	Workplace type	On-site
	Location	Al Khobar

About the Role
The Junior Accountant will support the Finance function for Aon’s operations in Al Khobar, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reconciliation, and reporting in line with Aon policies and local Saudi Arabian regulations. The role will work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider finance team, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience in the insurance brokerage and/or risk management sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including:
Recording journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare and review reconciliations:
Bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules
Reconciliation of brokerage/commission income and related client/insurer accounts (for insurance/risk management portfolios)
Support preparation of financial reports:
Assist in preparing management reports, variance analyses, and other financial schedules
Contribute data and analysis for internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies:
Adhere to Aon financial policies, approval matrices, and documentation standards
Support implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures
Support tax and regulatory compliance:
Assist in the preparation of data for VAT, Zakat, and other relevant statutory filings in Saudi Arabia (under supervision)
Maintain accurate records to support filings and regulatory inspections
Coordinate with internal stakeholders:
Liaise with business units, operations, and HR for accurate cost allocations and accruals
Respond to queries from internal stakeholders on financial transactions and reports
Participate in system and process improvements:
Contribute to the enhancement of finance processes, automation, and reporting tools
Support testing and implementation of finance system changes as required

Required Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within:
Insurance brokerage, insurance company, or Risk management / financial services sector experience preferred
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (IFRS exposure preferred).
Experience working within a corporate finance or shared services environment is an advantage.

Technical & Software Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas, data validation, and reconciliation templates required.
Word and PowerPoint: preparation of reports and presentations required
Experience with ERP / accounting systems, such as: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar enterprise finance systems required
Experience in, or strong aptitude for, working with account reconciliation tools, reporting/BI tools (*, Power BI or similar) is an advantage.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Language Requirements

English: Fluent spoken and written required
Arabic: Spoken and written professional proficiency required

Requirements

Requires 2-5 Years experience

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