General Accountant

About Alawaly Real Estate

Alawaly Real Estate (شركة العوالي للتطوير العقاري) is seeking a General Accountant to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the finance department's operations.

Role Overview

The General Accountant will contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of the company’s financial operations and reporting processes. This involves maintaining precise financial records, preparing and posting accounting entries, and ensuring compliance with established accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The role also includes assisting with tax and zakat reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review payment, receipt, and journal vouchers prior to approval.
• Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Value Added Tax (VAT) returns.
• Calculate withholding tax on payments made to non-resident suppliers and prepare related tax filings.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure balances match accounting records.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable and perform periodic reconciliations with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain fixed asset records and process periodic depreciation entries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in general accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare accounting entries.
• Proficiency in preparing tax and zakat reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.