Senior Accountant
Job Description
Review, verify, and process invoices in a timely manner
Follow up on pending invoice approvals
Prepare weekly payment selections and check runs as per agreed payment terms
Collect and organize all required documentation for payment releases
Maintain and update accounting records related to notices to owners, lien waivers, and sworn statements of account
Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding Accounts Payable
Review and process project-related customer billings
Coordinate with project teams on outstanding contract billings
Record and post cash receipts
Prepare and post journal entries
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare month-end workpapers
Prepare monthly financial statements with variance analysis (e.g., budget vs. actual, current vs. prior periods)
Reconcile credit card transactions
Compile and organize information for internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with SOX guidelines, maintaining appropriate controls and segregation of duties
Perform additional tasks as assigned
Desired Candidate Profile
Any Arab National, Saudi Arabian
Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)
Any
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Construction Accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting
CPA or Chartered Accountant qualification preferred
Prior Big 4 firm experience, especially if relevant to the construction industry (e.g., audit of construction clients, project-based accounting, etc.)
Familiarity with Oracle, Viewpoint Vista, pVault, and/or Procore
Understanding of Middle East local labor laws and regulations
Familiarity with IFRS and U.S. GAAP
Experience handling intercompany transactions and multi-entity accounting
Strong knowledge of contract billing and change order processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in billing and reconciliation scenarios
Fluency in both Arabic and English
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent qualification