Senior Accountant

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Retail Position: Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant Departments: Finance & Accounting Position Overview The Senior Accountant plays a key role in overseeing general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audit processes, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities General Ledger Management Record and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications in accordance with established accounting procedures. Conduct monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts. Ensure the integrity and accuracy of general ledger records, including intercompany transactions and foreign currency accounting. Monitor and account for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, provisions, and other related balance sheet items. Period-End Closing Manage monthly financial close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A teams to verify transaction completeness and accuracy. Support annual financial closing requirements and audit preparations. Financial Reporting & Analysis Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and management reports. Contribute to financial reviews, trend analysis, and variance reporting in partnership with the FP&A function. Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements. Audit & Regulatory Compliance Coordinate with external and internal auditors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and financial governance standards. Maintain well-organized records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements. Tax & VAT Support Support VAT reconciliation processes and filing requirements. Assist with tax reporting, schedules, and regulatory submissions in coordination with the tax team. Ensure compliance with local taxation and reporting regulations. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Master's degree is an advantage. Professional certifications such as CA, CMA, or ACCA are preferred. Experience: 5-7 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with strong exposure to general ledger accounting and IFRS-based reporting environments. Technical Skills: Solid understanding of IFRS, experience working with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Core Competencies: Strong analytical and organizational abilities, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, problem-solving capability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Full fluency in spoken and written English.