General Accountant📣 Job Ad

Join Waad Education Company as a Senior Accountant!
At Waad Education, we are dedicated to providing excellent educational solutions to foster a dynamic society. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Finance team in Jeddah.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure accurate recording of daily financial transactions.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in Arabic & English.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience (preferably within education or a similar sector).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance standards.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
• Professional certification (*, SOCPA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus.

Join us to make a difference in education and support the future generations of Saudi Arabia!

About the Role:
This position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth financial operations within the company. The Accountant will be responsible for reconciling specific accounts, resolving disputes, and preparing periodic financial closings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile accounts.
• Provide financial information to management through research and analysis.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Analyze accounting options to recommend financial actions.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Audit documents for substantiating financial transactions.
• Prepare and recommend accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information through database backups.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation.
• Research accounting policies to answer procedure questions.
• Prepare special financial reports summarizing trends.

Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Experience:
0-2 years of experience is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Good computer skills.

About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing reports and budgets, and ensuring full compliance with company policies and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage accurate financial records
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and local regulations
• Support audits and maintain internal controls
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with accounting software (Odoo ERP is a must)
• Solid understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Experience in auditing, internal controls, or compliance is a plus
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work on diverse financial activities and gain hands-on experience
• Exposure to advanced systems such as Odoo ERP
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive team culture that values development and continuous learning