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Senior Accountant

Full time at Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority in Saudi Arabia
Posted on February 17, 2025

Job details

Purpose of Job Jobholders at this level are capable of operating with minimal supervision. They work within guidelines and procedures in order to prepare more complex, specialized or ad-hoc reports in their related field. They contribute to the completion of milestones or operational targets within the assigned functional area. They undertake operational activities including supporting other functions in closing processes and developing required reports. Job Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities Key Accountability Area | Key Activities General Ledger

  • Developing financial statements, chart of accounts, financial position forecasts, and other reports requested by management in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Providing support to other functions regarding accounting and closing policies and procedures, effective controls, and utilization of financial resources.
  • Assisting functions in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes and providing the required support and training.
  • Addressing non-compliance issues resulting from audits or general courts of audit findings, and implementing corrective measures to mitigate risks and recurrence.
  • Monitoring the recording of transactions, journal entries, and ledger postings to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
  • Reviewing bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure accuracy.
  • Performing periodic closing processes (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly), communicating with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, and reporting non-compliant cases.
  • Reviewing periodic financial reports to ensure the reported results align with financial reporting standards.
Organization and Operations
  • Following all relevant policies, processes, and standardized operational procedures to ensure work is executed correctly and consistently.
  • Assisting in resolving escalated issues and providing necessary support to less experienced teams to ensure efficient execution of work.
  • Escalating complex issues to the concerned person to ensure proper resolution and issue resolution in an appropriate manner.
  • Performing other tasks as required by the job.
People Management
  • Train junior staff on various job activities to ensure knowledge transfer, when applicable.
  • Providing clear guidance, prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibility, and monitoring the workflow of subordinates/less experienced staff.
  • Supporting junior staff or direct subordinates in executing their tasks according to established policies and processes.
Job Details Communication and Contacts Education Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent is required. Experience A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Competencies Information Systems Knowledge - Developing Communication - Developing Professionalism - Developing Asset Management - Proficient Accounting Standards and Practices - Developing Results Oriented - Developing Customer Focus - Developing Financial Reporting and Control - Proficient Change Enabler - Developing Risk Assessment and Management - Developing Financial Planning and Analysis - Developing #J-18808-Ljbffr

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