Chief Accountant
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Description
Job Description
* Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting operations for the Saudi office.
* Review accounting entries, reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and financial transactions.
* Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Zakat and Tax requirements.
* Coordinate with external audit firms and provide the required financial documentation and supporting schedules.
* Support closing activities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
* Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities.
* Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation through Odoo ERP.
* Ensure accounting processes and transactions are aligned with internal policies and applicable regulations.
* Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
* Support management with financial information and accounting-related reports as required.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience as a Chief Accountant or Accounting Supervisor, with at least 1-2 years at the same seniority level.
- Previous experience with the Saudi market is mandatory.
* Good knowledge and practical exposure to Saudi Zakat and Tax requirements.
* Proven experience in dealing and coordinating with external audit firms.
* Hands-on experience with Odoo ERP is mandatory.
* Previous experience within the Retail industry is preferred
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and closing processes.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting operations for the Saudi office.
* Review accounting entries, reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and financial transactions.
* Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Zakat and Tax requirements.
* Coordinate with external audit firms and provide the required financial documentation and supporting schedules.
* Support closing activities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
* Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities.
* Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation through Odoo ERP.
* Ensure accounting processes and transactions are aligned with internal policies and applicable regulations.
* Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
* Support management with financial information and accounting-related reports as required.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience as a Chief Accountant or Accounting Supervisor, with at least 1-2 years at the same seniority level.
- Previous experience with the Saudi market is mandatory.
* Good knowledge and practical exposure to Saudi Zakat and Tax requirements.
* Proven experience in dealing and coordinating with external audit firms.
* Hands-on experience with Odoo ERP is mandatory.
* Previous experience within the Retail industry is preferred
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and closing processes.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.