Senior Accountant

About Lapp RHQ Saudi Arabia

Lapp RHQ Saudi Arabia is a newly established local subsidiary of LAPP, based in Riyadh. This entity strengthens LAPP’s presence and offerings in the Saudi market, building on over a decade of operations in the country, supporting large-scale projects such as Qiddiya. The subsidiary aims for greater participation in public tenders and supports LAPP’s Strategy 2027, which focuses on growth in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Lapp RHQ Saudi Arabia operates an office and training center in Riyadh, providing technical training tailored to regional standards, with a portfolio adapted to local requirements, particularly for Building Management System (BMS) solutions.

The Role of Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and the oversight of month-end and year-end closing activities. The Senior Accountant will prepare and analyze financial statements, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with local regulations, internal policies, and applicable accounting standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders is essential to provide timely financial insights and support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in compliance with company policies and Saudi regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow activities.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabia tax regulations, including VAT filing and reconciliation, ZATCA compliance, Withholding Tax (WHT), and E-invoicing (Fatoora) compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reports.
• Support management in decision-making through financial insights and data analysis.
• Monitor company expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Assist the Finance Manager with special projects and business initiatives.
• Support ERP/accounting system maintenance and process enhancements.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Understanding of Saudi tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Compliance with Saudi tax and statutory requirements.
• Successful completion of monthly and annual closing activities.
• Accuracy of reconciliations and accounting records.
• Audit findings and compliance improvements.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and support business decision-making within Lapp RHQ Saudi Arabia.