6 Accounting Operations jobs in Saudi Arabia

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About Alaan

Alaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.

Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights—designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.

Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.

In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East—and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.

Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors—including founders and executives of leading startups—Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.

We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

As an Operations Manager - Accounting at Alaan, you will be a go-to expert for all customer-facing accounting-related issues and queries. You’ll work cross-functionally with customer success, customer support, product, and engineering teams to guide integration best practices, troubleshoot accounting issues, enhance our product, and strengthen internal tools and processes. If you enjoy applying your accounting knowledge to solve operational challenges, you'll thrive in this role.

• Delight our customers with your knowledge of setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of accounting systems
• Educate customers on best practices in reconciliation, chart of accounts mapping, journal entries, and financial reporting workflows
• Empower the customer support team to handle basic accounting issues confidently by maintaining internal documentation and training resources
• Build tools, playbooks, and processes to streamline support for accounting and finance-related queries
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high-impact accounting issues
• Work closely with the product team to design, test, and roll out accounting features, ensuring they meet customer expectations and real-world accounting standards
• Collaborate with engineering to debug technical issues that affect accounting logic, data accuracy, or sync reliability
• Advocate for improvements to accounting-related user experience based on customer feedback and support trends

• 3–6 years of experience in an operations or accounting role at a fintech, SaaS, or financial services company
• Familiarity with accounting systems and concepts; and deep knowledge of at least two: Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Netsuite, Zoho Books, Odoo
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working with technical teams and APIs
• Owner mentality and hands-on approach, demonstrating a willingness to cover various Operations tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Proven ability to work independently and make decisions autonomously

• Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
• Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
• Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
• Participate in exciting offsite events
• Competitive salary and equity
• Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

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Join to apply for the Operations Manager - Accounting role at Alaan الآن

About Alaan

Alaan is the Middle East's first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.

Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights-designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.

Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, including G42, Careem, McDonald's, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.

In just three years, Alaan has become the expense management platform in the Middle East-and we've done it while becoming profitable.

Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors-including founders and executives of leading startups-Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.

We're not just building software. We're reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

As an Operations Manager - Accounting at Alaan, you will be a go-to expert for all customer-facing accounting-related issues and queries. You'll work cross-functionally with customer success, customer support, product, and engineering teams to guide integration best practices, troubleshoot accounting issues, enhance our product, and strengthen internal tools and processes. If you enjoy applying your accounting knowledge to solve operational challenges, you'll thrive in this role.

• Delight our customers with your knowledge of setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of accounting systems
• Educate customers on best practices in reconciliation, chart of accounts mapping, journal entries, and financial reporting workflows
• Empower the customer support team to handle basic accounting issues confidently by maintaining internal documentation and training resources
• Build tools, playbooks, and processes to streamline support for accounting and finance-related queries
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high-impact accounting issues
• Work closely with the product team to design, test, and roll out accounting features, ensuring they meet customer expectations and real-world accounting standards
• Collaborate with engineering to debug technical issues that affect accounting logic, data accuracy, or sync reliability
• Advocate for improvements to accounting-related user experience based on customer feedback and support trends

• 3-6 years of experience in an operations or accounting role at a fintech, SaaS, or financial services company
• Familiarity with accounting systems and concepts; and deep knowledge of at least two: Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Netsuite, Zoho Books, Odoo
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working with technical teams and APIs
• Owner mentality and hands-on approach, demonstrating a willingness to cover various Operations tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Proven ability to work independently and make decisions autonomously

• Contribute to building the Middle East's most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
• Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
• Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
• Participate in exciting offsite events
• Competitive salary and equity
• Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

Get notified about new Operations Manager jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

Other similar roles include Business Operations Manager, Customer Service Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, and more, located across Riyadh and KSA.

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Job Objective

Implement and follow up on all tasks related to tax compliance, including preparing tax returns (such as VAT and Zakat), analysing taxable transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations and instructions issued by regulatory authorities, while supporting tax audits and contributing to the development of tax policies and procedures.

• 1- Tax Returns and Compliance: Preparing and submitting monthly and annual tax returns (such as VAT, Zakat, or other taxes).
• 2- Analyzing and Documenting Tax Transactions: Reviewing contracts and invoices from a tax perspective to determine the financial impact and ensure accurate processing.
• 3- Follow-up with tax authorities and consultants: Responding to inquiries from the tax authority and following up on objections or settlements. Coordinating with external tax consultants when necessary and reviewing their reports and recommendations.
• 4- Tax Audit Support: Preparing the required documents and reports in the event of an audit by the authority or relevant authorities. Addressing observations and recommendations resulting from tax audits in coordination with internal entities.
• 5- Updating Policies and Legislation: Monitoring updates to tax laws and regulations and assessing their impact on the organization's operations. Participating in the development of internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing tax compliance.
• 6- Reporting and Analysis: Preparing periodic reports on current and projected tax liabilities. Analyzing discrepancies between calculated and paid taxes and providing necessary recommendations.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and regulations (e.g., value-added tax, zakat, withholding tax).

A professional certification such as a VAT specialist is preferred.

3 - 4 Years, at least two years of practical experience in the field of taxation or accounting, including at least one year in a position directly related to preparing tax returns.

Execute the financial operations powering Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing fintech.

We're Aajil (previously BuildNow), processing hundreds of millions in BNPL transactions across the Kingdom. We need a Sr. Operations Accountant/Analyst to manage our complex operations and scale our financial infrastructure.

Based in our Riyadh headquarters, you'll own end-to-end financial operations:

• Execute all payment operations (vendors, suppliers, rent, VAT, payroll) following strict SOPs and approval matrices
• Process monthly payroll for KSA employees, coordinate with remote teams for US/international payroll
• Manage month-end close activities: reconciliations, accruals, depreciation, working with our remote accountant
• Maintain rolling 4-6 week cash forecasts, flag liquidity issues, optimize working capital
• Ensure compliance with ZATCA, VAT, GOSI, SAMA requirements across KSA and subsidiary entities
• Prepare audit documentation and support internal/external audits across multiple jurisdictions
• Track and report on SLAs, process turnaround times, payment statuses

• 5+ years in financial operations, preferably in fintech or high-growth environments
• Hands-on experience with Saudi banking systems (SAB, Alinma) and regulatory compliance
• Strong bookkeeping skills and month-end close experience
• Proven ability to manage payroll, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements at scale
• Experience with multi-entity operations and cross-border coordination
• Process optimization mindset - you document everything and automate where possible
• Comfort with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to build financial operations for one of Saudi's most ambitious fintechs
• Direct impact on Saudi Arabia's SME transformation
• Relocation support to Riyadh

Execute the financial operations powering Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing fintech.

We're Aajil (previously BuildNow), processing hundreds of millions in BNPL transactions across the Kingdom. We need a Sr. Operations Accountant/Analyst to manage our complex operations and scale our financial infrastructure.

Based in our Riyadh headquarters, you'll own end-to-end financial operations:

• Execute all payment operations (vendors, suppliers, rent, VAT, payroll) following strict SOPs and approval matrices
• Process monthly payroll for KSA employees, coordinate with remote teams for US/international payroll
• Manage month-end close activities: reconciliations, accruals, depreciation, working with our remote accountant
• Maintain rolling 4-6 week cash forecasts, flag liquidity issues, optimize working capital
• Ensure compliance with ZATCA, VAT, GOSI, SAMA requirements across KSA and subsidiary entities
• Prepare audit documentation and support internal/external audits across multiple jurisdictions
• Track and report on SLAs, process turnaround times, payment statuses

• 5+ years in financial operations, preferably in fintech or high-growth environments
• Hands-on experience with Saudi banking systems (SAB, Alinma) and regulatory compliance
• Strong bookkeeping skills and month-end close experience
• Proven ability to manage payroll, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements at scale
• Experience with multi-entity operations and cross-border coordination
• Process optimization mindset - you document everything and automate where possible
• Comfort with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to build financial operations for one of Saudi's most ambitious fintechs
• Direct impact on Saudi Arabia's SME transformation
• Relocation support to Riyadh