General accountant Jobs in Saudi Arabia

 General Accountant

📍 [Riyadh] | 🕓 Full-Time | 🧾 Mid-Level

We are a small but growing company looking for a reliable, hands-on General Accountant to join our team. This is a vital role for our business — you'll be responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting functions.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle the full accounting cycle (AP/AR, GL, bank reconciliations, payroll, tax filings, etc.)
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage invoicing, expense tracking, and vendor payments
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and tax regulations
• Collaborate directly with management to support business decisions
• Maintain clean and organized financial records
• Provide accurate reporting and identify opportunities for efficiency

Must-Have Requirements:

• Proven experience using both Odoo and Wafeq accounting systems
• 35 years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Self-starter, highly organized, and comfortable working independently
• Strong attention to detail and accountability

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience working in small companies or startups
• Familiarity with local tax laws and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

If you’re an all-around accountant who enjoys having full visibility and ownership over financial operations — and you know your way around Odoo and Wafeq — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of our growing business.

Industry

• Technology, Information and Internet

We are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to join our finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills with proficiency in accounting software.

Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining the general ledger
• Processing accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and payment tracking
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Creating financial statements and reports for management review
• Participating in audit preparations and liaising with external auditors
• Managing fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
• Supporting budget preparation and variance analysis
• Collaborating with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies

• Preparing daily journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Reviewing and monitoring the hotel’s daily revenues (POS, reservations, stays, events).
• Generating periodic financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Coordinating with various departments (Front Office, F&B, HR) to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Preparing and reviewing payroll when necessary.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Monitoring accounts receivable and payable.
• Managing assets, inventory, and related reports.
• Ensuring compliance with hotel financial policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting within the hotel or hospitality industry.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements compliant with SOCPA (and IFRS if applicable).
  • Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
  • Maintain general ledgers in Arabic/English.
  • Lead external audits and respond to inquiries from ZATCA.
  • Stay updated on tax laws and filing requirements.
  • File monthly VAT returns (15%) via ZATCA’s ERAD system.
  • Calculate Zakat (25%) for Saudi entities and manage WHT for cross-border payments.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and present insights to management. Develop financial models to track KPIs.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee invoice processing and ensure timely payments and collections.
• Tax & Regulatory Filings: Prepare and file corporate tax and payroll tax returns.
• Cash Management: Close daily POS systems, verifying sales and resolving discrepancies.
• Financial Oversight: Maintain separate financial records for each branch while consolidating for HQ.
• Inventory Management: Reconcile inventory counts with POS data and analyze food costs.
• Process Improvement: Streamline accounting processes and implement internal controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong communication skills.
• Preferred: ZATCA VAT Certification, CMA.

• Assist in recording daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Support in preparing journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Reconcile bank statements and vendor accounts regularly.
• Help in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation and records.
• Assist in monthly closing activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and policies.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather necessary documentation.
• Support VAT filing and documentation under Saudi tax laws.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Senior Accountant or Finance Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 02 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and Saudi VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) is preferred.

• Prepare bills and verify sales contracts.
• Adjust billing plans for all sales orders.
• Prepare advance payment requests for property sales as per contracts.
• Reconcile payments received with advance payment requests.
• Coordinate with customer service and sales teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Track payments to ensure they are received on time.
• Generate AR reports and conduct regular reviews.

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting.
• 13 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with SAP ERP is preferred.

• Manage daily journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze order profitability and product-level margins based on data from online platforms.
• Review supplier invoices and e-invoices issued through the online store.
• Track and validate cost of goods sold (COGS) using inventory data from Zid and Salla.
• Coordinate with marketing and operations to produce financial performance reports and business insights.
• Reconcile payment gateway reports (*, Tabby, Tamara, credit cards, bank transfers) with accounting records.
• Ensure alignment between warehouse stock movement and financial reporting.

• Minimum of 4 years accounting experience, preferably with exposure to e-commerce.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Zid, Salla, and Daftra is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of online order cycles and digital retail operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate actionable financial insights.
• Working knowledge of Saudi e-invoicing regulations and VAT compliance.

• Experience with marketplaces like Amazon or Noon online store website.
• Understanding of promotional accounting, vendor agreements, and marketing-driven discounts.

• Analyze complex financial information from multiple sources to create insightful reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to address issues collaboratively.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential problems.
• Assist in developing problem-solving capabilities among team members.
• Take the initiative in identifying and implementing key elements to ensure team responsibilities are met.
• Prepare presentations and effectively communicate with all levels of management and external customers.

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with a quick learning ability for new programs.

• Analyze complex financial information from multiple sources to create insightful reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to address issues collaboratively.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential problems.
• Assist in developing problem-solving capabilities among team members.
• Take the initiative in identifying and implementing key elements to ensure team responsibilities are met.
• Prepare presentations and effectively communicate with all levels of management and external customers.

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with a quick learning ability for new programs.

• Analyze complex financial information from multiple sources to create insightful reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to address issues collaboratively.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential problems.
• Assist in developing problem-solving capabilities among team members.
• Take the initiative in identifying and implementing key elements to ensure team responsibilities are met.
• Prepare presentations and effectively communicate with all levels of management and external customers.

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with a quick learning ability for new programs.