Senior Accountant

About the Role

Basserah is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing month-end close processes and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for a project-driven business. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger management, statutory and tax compliance, and enhancing accounting processes and controls, with an expectation to utilize AI tools for efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and recording of all financial transactions, including journal entries, receipts, and disbursements.
• Manage vendor invoicing, verify payment approvals, process accounts payable, and track aging accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany balance reconciliations, and subsidiary ledger reviews to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly/monthly VAT returns in compliance with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) regulations, ensuring all e-invoicing standards are met.
• Support the finance team in executing month-end and year-end closing procedures, including the preparation of accruals, prepayments, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare preliminary balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow reports for management review.
• Provide necessary documentation, schedules, and analytical support to external and internal auditors during annual financial audits.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with statutory and tax compliance, particularly ZATCA regulations.
• Proficiency in managing general ledger and financial record keeping.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadlines.
• Commitment to strengthening internal controls and financial excellence.
• A proactive approach to utilizing AI tools to enhance accounting processes.

Work Environment

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates within a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The Senior Accountant will be part of a collaborative finance team, contributing to operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.