General Accountant

Alkaffary GroupRiyadh, Riyadh RegionOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

Responsible for performing and maintaining day-to-day accounting activities, preparing and reviewing journal entries, managing Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), supporting monthly and year-end closing activities, conducting inventory counts and reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports. The role requires strong hands-on experience with SAP and comprehensive knowledge of general accounting functions.

- Perform and review daily accounting transactions and ensure the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents.

- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.

- Manage and maintain **Accounts Receivable (AR)**, including invoicing, collections, customer account reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding balances.

- Manage and maintain **Accounts Payable (AP)**, including processing supplier invoices, payments, and vendor account reconciliations.

- Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.

- Participate in **periodic and annual inventory counts**, reconcile physical inventory results with accounting records, and prepare necessary adjustments.

- Calculate and record **depreciation for fixed assets** and ensure the accuracy of fixed asset balances.

- Support and perform **monthly and year-end closing activities**.

- Prepare and review **financial statements and financial reports** and ensure the accuracy of account balances.

- Prepare periodic financial reports and analysis for management as required.

- Monitor revenues and expenses and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.

- Review and maintain the **General Ledger (GL)** and ensure proper account classification and accurate balances.

- Prepare account reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding or unusual balances.

- Use **SAP** to process, record, and monitor accounting transactions and generate relevant financial reports.

- Handle accounting transactions related to **AR, AP, and GL** within the SAP system.

- Assist with **internal and external audits** by providing required financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation.

- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards and regulations.

- Maintain the confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of financial information.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in **Accounting, Finance, or a related field**.

- Proven experience in **General Accounting**.

- Hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end closing, year-end closing, inventory, depreciation, and financial reporting.

- Strong practical experience in **Accounts Receivable (AR)** and **Accounts Payable (AP)**.

- Hands-on experience using **SAP** for accounting and financial transactions.

- Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

- Strong **Microsoft Excel** skills and ability to prepare financial reports and analysis.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively within a team and meet monthly and year-end closing deadlines.