Senior Accountant

About the Role

Halwani Brothers is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for managing various accounting activities, including accounts receivable, branch expenses, collections, and reconciliations. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and company policies, providing timely and reliable financial data to support the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for operations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to the Account Receivable Section Head.
• Ensure timely posting of transactions in ERP/financial systems.
• Monitor customer accounts, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile customer balances and ensure accurate aging of accounts.
• Support the Account Receivable Section Head in credit control and collections.
• Manage daily cash collections and deposits in coordination with Treasury.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Ensure proper safeguarding of cash and financial documents.
• Ensure accurate coding and allocation of expenses to proper cost centers.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable for vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and tax requirements.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Support external and internal audits at the branch level.
• Work closely with the Account Receivable Section Head and Finance team.
• Provide financial insights to support branch operational decisions.
• Supervise and guide branch accountants or cashiers.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations.
• Support ERP system updates and automation initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in branch or regional accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR), cash handling, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamic is preferred).
• Professional certification (SOCPA is mandatory, CPA, CMA is a plus).

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Senior Accountant will work within the Finance team, collaborating closely with the Account Receivable Section Head and other team members to ensure efficient and compliant accounting operations.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.