Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the Hospitality Sector, in Saudi Arabia, Makkah.
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting activities, including accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting support, tax compliance, and month-end closing activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, solid accounting knowledge, and experience supporting finance operations within a fast-paced hospitality and tourism environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including invoice review, transaction posting, payment processing, reconciliations, and documentation control.
- Review and verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, and supporting documents before processing.
- Ensure accurate recording of accounting transactions in line with company policies and accounting standards.
- Prepare and review supplier, bank, and general ledger reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, expense allocations, and account analysis.
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely processing, payment follow-up, and issue resolution.
- Handle VAT, WHT, and other tax-related requirements in compliance with Saudi regulations.
- Maintain accurate accounting reports, payment schedules, aging reports, and supporting financial records.
- Support external audit requirements by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure proper internal controls over payments, approvals, documentation, and financial transactions.
- Prepare management reports related to payables, outstanding balances, cash requirements, expenses, and payment priorities.
- Recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, documentation flow, and reporting efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in accounting or finance operations.
- Previous experience in the hospitality, tourism, hotel, travel, or leisure industry is preferred.
- Strong experience in general accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, invoice processing, payment cycles, and financial reporting.
- Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
- Experience with VAT, WHT, and Saudi tax compliance.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.
- Experience with ERP systems; Odoo or Oracle ERP is a plus.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, spoken and written.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with vendors and internal teams.
