Role Overview
The Accountant is responsible for the safekeeping and preparation of reports and files related to spending and budgets. They will also be involved and looking into managing financial transactions including fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budget allocations. In addition, they are expected to audit financial documents and procedures, reconcile bank statements, calculate applicable taxes, and proactively collaborating with all appropriate teams.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of KSA financial laws & regulations is mandatory
- Providing accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
- Managing all accounting transactions and preparing budget forecasts
- Preparing financial statements according to agreed-upon frequency and deadlines and sharing them with the appropriate personnel or team
- Handling monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Reconciling accounts payables and receivables
- Ensuring timely bank payments for processes including payroll, operational costs and other regular expenses
- Managing Qashio’s balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Reinforcing financial data confidentiality and conducting database back-ups when necessary
- Complying with financial policies and regulations
Qualifications and Experience
- 3+ years work experience as an accountant
- In-depth understanding of the market and scope of FinTech software/platforms, and accounting and expense management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suites; Advanced MS Excel skills
- Hands-on experience with accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Familiarity with local/regional financial laws and regulations
- A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Accounting or a similar finance related field; additional certifications is a plus
Essential Competencies
- Financial management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical ability
- Stakeholder management
Additional Details
Fluency in spoken Arabic is a MUST