General Accountant

The main tasks of the public accountant in a medium-sized company within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia First: Managing daily accounting records and operations • Accurately recording daily entries in the accounting system. • Monitoring accounts receivable and payable and preparing aging debt reports. • Reconciling bank accounts and preparing bank settlements periodically. • Tracking operational expenses and ensuring the accuracy of supporting documents. Second: Preparing financial reports • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet – income statement – cash flows). • Analyzing variances between the budgeted and actual results. • Providing financial reports to senior management to support decision-making. Third: Managing salaries and entitlements • Preparing the payroll monthly according to Saudi labor law. • Calculating allowances, deductions, vacations, and end-of-service benefits. • Ensuring salaries comply with social insurance requirements (GOSI). Fourth: Tax and Zakat compliance • Preparing tax returns (Value Added Tax VAT). • Preparing the annual zakat declaration through the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA). • Monitoring electronic invoices (E-Invoice) and ensuring the company complies with phase two. • Responding to authority comments and preparing required documents during audits. Fifth: Internal control • Implementing clear financial policies and procedures to minimize errors and fraud. • Reviewing and approving payment and disbursement orders. • Ensuring proper separation of duties. Sixth: Special tasks for logistics companies (specifically for you) • Monitoring shipping and customs clearance costs and linking them to contracts. • Calculating profit margins for each client or shipment. • Reconciling supplier invoices (transportation companies – clearance – warehouses) with actual operations. Seventh: Asset management • Recording fixed assets and depreciating them according to accounting standards. • Monitoring the annual inventory and ensuring records match reality. Eighth: Coordination with internal and external entities • Collaborating with external and internal auditors. • Coordinating with banks, suppliers, and customers regarding financial operations. • Supporting management in preparing budget estimates and expansion plans.