Senior Accountant - Arabic Speaking Required📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Dr Scent SA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance department. This pivotal role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involves overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, maintaining statutory compliance, and facilitating timely financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will support strategic financial decisions and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, and insights for management decisions and strategic planning.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and subsidiary accounts, performing monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare necessary documentation, and ensure adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in budget and financial forecast preparation, and conduct cost analysis.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, delegating responsibilities and providing guidance.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and cash flow management.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial processes with business objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting roles, with significant time in a senior capacity.
• Prior experience in managing multi-branch operations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting principles, financial reporting, Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations, and internal controls.
• Proven expertise in accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word are essential.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to effectively supervise staff, manage multiple deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Fluency in Arabic is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Required Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger Management
• Account Reconciliation
• Audit Coordination
• Compliance Management (GAAP, Tax Regulations, Company Policies)
• Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
• Cost Analysis
• Team Leadership and Supervision
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
• Payroll Processing
• Cash Flow Management
• Process Improvement Identification
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Accounting Software / ERP Systems Proficiency
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word Proficiency
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Effective Problem-Solving Skills
• Staff Supervision
• Deadline Management
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Finance Manager.