
General Accountant
💰 Estimated salary: SAR 4,500–25,000/month· MenaJobs market estimate
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏦 Finance & Banking
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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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.
Requirements
- •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- •Proven experience in General Accounting
- •Hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle
- •Strong practical experience in Accounts Receivable (AR)
- •Strong practical experience in Accounts Payable (AP)
- •Hands-on experience using SAP for accounting and financial transactions
- •Good knowledge of accounting principles
Responsibilities
- •Perform and review daily accounting transactions and ensure accuracy of supporting documents
- •Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
- •Manage and maintain Accounts Receivable (AR) including invoicing and collections
- •Manage and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) including supplier invoices and payments
- •Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- •Participate in periodic and annual inventory counts and reconciliations
- •Support and perform monthly and year-end closing activities
- •Prepare and review financial statements and financial reports
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Alkaffary Group is a Saudi Arabian conglomerate with interests in various sectors including automotive, construction, and services. They operate primarily within Saudi Arabia.



