General Accountant

About the Role
BÖWE is a leading architecture and design firm expanding its operations in Riyadh and is seeking a highly experienced Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with Saudi accounting standards, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and expense control.
• Ensure full compliance with ZATCA (Saudi Tax Authority) requirements including VAT, WHT, and other statutory filings.
• Process and manage employee payroll, including salaries, deductions, benefits, and end-of-service calculations.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, suppliers, and government authorities.
• Proactively manage and follow up on client payments, ensuring timely collections and resolving outstanding receivables.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decisions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and high standards of financial integrity.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years professional accounting experience within Saudi Arabia
• Strong knowledge of Saudi accounting standards, taxation laws, and financial regulations
• Proven experience in Tax Compliance, Payroll Management, and Client Payment Collection
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a professional team

Join Olayan Saudi Holding Company as a General Accountant!

As a General Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Financial Controllers during the monthly and yearly closing processes. You will maintain accurate records of inventory, expense accruals, and VAT, ensuring timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Control: Monitor and report inventory movements, prepare valuation reports, and reconcile inventory ledgers with General Ledger monthly.
• Accruals and Prepayments: Review and propose monthly accruals, and prepare schedules of prepayments.
• Month-end Activities: Prepare Journal Vouchers for month-end, finalizing trial balances, and preparing financial statements for review.
• VAT Reconciliation: Stay updated on VAT regulations, prepare monthly reconciliations of Input and Output VAT, and coordinate with GAZT for submissions and audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.

If you are looking for an opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a respected company with a commitment to sustainability and social impact, apply now!

Job Purpose
To support treasury and banking operations by ensuring accurate reporting, effective cash management, smooth coordination with banks, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountability Areas
Treasury Reporting & Cash Management Support:
Assist in the preparation of daily, monthly, and annual treasury and banking reports. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of treasury data. Support cash position monitoring and banking-related reconciliations as required.

Bank Relationship Management & Coordination:
Act as a liaison between internal finance teams and banking partners. Coordinate with banks to resolve electronic banking issues, including online platforms, payment systems, and access rights. Follow up on pending banking requests, documentation, and operational matters to ensure timely completion.

Banking Documentation, Accounts & Compliance:
Support the opening, maintenance, and closure of bank accounts, including KYC documentation and updates. Review banking agreements, contracts, and facility documents to ensure compliance with company requirements. Ensure all approvals, limits, mandates, and authorizations are properly in place and documented.

Banking Transactions & Service Monitoring:
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to facilitate payments, bank guarantees, letters of credit, and other banking transactions. Monitor bank services and fees to ensure alignment with agreed terms and company needs. Support efficient execution of banking transactions in line with internal treasury policies.

Record Keeping, Controls & Treasury Support:
Maintain proper archiving of all bank-related records, agreements, correspondence, and approvals in accordance with internal policies. Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies, banking regulations, and company procedures. Assist the Treasury team with ad-hoc tasks, projects, audits, and initiatives related to banking and cash management.

Role Accountability
HR Proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules. Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time. Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-Solving:
Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business Process Improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, Safety, and Environment:
Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.