Accountant

About Qanoniah

Qanoniah is a leading AI LegalTech startup in Saudi Arabia, providing an AI Legal Assistant to major enterprises and government entities across the Kingdom. The platform specializes in contract lifecycle management and e-signature, operating on a SaaS subscription model. Qanoniah is building a technology-driven organization with a focus on strong financial controls, reliable reporting, and scalable accounting operations.

The Role of Accountant

Qanoniah is seeking an Accountant to join its Finance team in Makkah. This full-time role is designed for an accountant with 2-5 years of experience who will manage day-to-day accounting within a fast-growing SaaS technology company. The Accountant will own daily bookkeeping, ensure reconciliation of accounts, and support month-end close, financial statements, and external audits. The role reports directly to the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Record bank transactions, sales invoices, purchase bills, and expenses with complete supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash balances.
• Reconcile payment gateways and BNPL providers (*, Tamara) against platform invoices and deposits.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
• Track and close employee cash advances, petty cash, and expense claims.
• Prepare monthly payroll in coordination with HR and reconcile it to GOSI.
• Prepare approved salary and vendor bank transfers.
• Record accruals, prepayments, deferred subscription revenue, and depreciation during month-end close.
• Review the trial balance and resolve differences before closing.
• Support the preparation of IFRS financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Prepare VAT and withholding tax (WHT) data and supporting schedules.
• Support Zakat filings and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance.
• Prepare audit schedules (PBC) and respond to external auditor requests.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Experience with subscription revenue models is beneficial.
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting standards.
• Knowledge of Saudi tax compliance, including VAT and Zakat.
• Experience supporting external audits.

Work Environment and Growth

This role offers end-to-end ownership of the accounting cycle and direct exposure to subscription revenue, IFRS reporting, Saudi tax compliance, and audit processes. The Accountant will work directly with the Head of Finance on month-end close and financial reporting, contributing to the development of scalable finance processes and controls within a technology startup environment.