Accountant

Job description

the employer Jeddah Company - the investment arm of King Abdulaziz University - announces via the LinkedIn platform the opening of applications for the position of “Accountant” for Saudi cadres only to join the Finance Management Team in Jeddah. This role aims to handle daily accounting operations, prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivables, support financial closing work, and adhere to zakat and tax laws and regulations. Job tasks and responsibilities • Manage daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. • Prepare and record accounting entries, accruals, advance payments, and other adjustments. • Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, receivables, payments, and balance sheet accounts. • Support and support monthly and annual financial closing operations. • Review accounting transactions to ensure their accuracy, completeness, and availability of supporting documents. • Follow up on the movements of payables and receivables while monitoring cash flows and processing payments. • Assist with Value Added Tax (VAT) calculations, declarations and related reconciliations. • Providing the required documents and schedules to support the financial examination and audit work. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and executive regulations

Requirements

• **Nationality:** The position is intended for Saudis only (Saudi Candidates Only).
• **Academic qualification:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related specialty.
• **Practical experience:** 2 to 3 years of experience in the position of general accountant.
• A strong and proficient understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Direct practical experience in dealing with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP systems).
• **Technical skills:** Very advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with the requirements and regulations of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and value added tax.
• High analytical and communication skills and extreme accuracy in dealing with digital data.
• Additional benefits (what the opportunity offers)
• Joining one of the major investment and development companies affiliated with the academic and investment sector.
• A professional work environment that supports automation and development of financial operations.
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