Accounting

About Najim Systems

Najim Systems is seeking an Accounting Trainee to join its finance team in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time role is designed for individuals who are currently studying accounting or are recent graduates, ready to apply their academic knowledge in a practical business environment. The position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in daily accounting operations and understand how finance supports technology projects and overall business functions.

Role Overview

The Accounting Trainee will work under the direct guidance of the finance team, contributing to the maintenance of accurate financial records and the verification of transactions. This role involves preparing supporting documentation for financial reports and is suited for individuals with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in understanding financial data. No prior professional experience is required for this position, with a focus on academic foundation and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Checking invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting with transaction recording and preparing journal entries for review.
• Updating supplier and customer account records and payment trackers.
• Helping reconcile bank, supplier, and customer balances, and flagging discrepancies.
• Preparing basic expense summaries and assisting with tracking project costs.
• Supporting month-end activities by compiling schedules and information for financial reports.
• Organising documents for VAT reviews and audits under team guidance.
• Following up with colleagues on missing documents and maintaining organised accounting records.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A current student or recent graduate in Accounting or Finance with relevant accounting coursework.
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, and filtering.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organise tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to ask questions, follow accounting procedures, and learn from feedback.
• A responsible approach to confidential financial information.
• Availability for full-time training.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with QuickBooks or another accounting system.
• Academic projects involving bookkeeping, financial reporting, or cost accounting.
• Basic awareness of VAT and the documents used to support accounting transactions.

Experience

This role is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience. Previous professional experience is not a prerequisite; a sound academic foundation and a willingness to learn are key.