12 Accounting Principles jobs in Riyadh

Overview

General Ledger Accountant

Based in: Riyadh, KSA

Estimated Pay: SAR 20K to 22K per month total package + Bonus (annual performance based) + Medical Insurance + Annual Flight (if an expat)

About Company

An international, leading software technology firm from the US, who are growing at a rapid speed internationally. They are launching an entity in KSA.

Required Profile

• 5+ years professional experience in Accounting, including General Ledger accounting expertise.
• Arabic and English fluency
• Previous work experience for a Big 4 audit, tax firm
• Work experience within a shared services function for an international business working from within KSA.
• IFRS reporting experience.
• Familiar working between US GAAP and local accounting methods in KSA.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Accounting, Finance or similar
• Certified professional accounting qualifications such as (but not limited to); CFA, ACCA, Chartered Accountancy

Key Job Tasks

• Day to day general ledger accounting
• You will become a signatory on the bank account in KSA and handle, coordinate the additional responsibilities that come with this.
• Coordinate with local tax firms to support with local compliance requirements associated with the new KSA entity set up
• Bank reconciliations working between US GAAP and local accounting to build bridging files.
• Dealing with the local banks

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Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Big 4
• Tax
• GAAP
• IFRS
• Arabic

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Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of entertainment and leisure development in Saudi Arabia, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our finance team as a Senior Specialist - General Ledger. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management review.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of financial periods and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and review financial transactions to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with accounting practices.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process, providing required documentation and explanations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in general accounting or finance roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Professional certification such as CPA or equivalent is a plus.

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Overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of entertainment and leisure development in Saudi Arabia, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our finance team as a Senior Specialist - General Ledger. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy of financial data


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management review


• Ensure timely and accurate closing of financial periods and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts


• Monitor and review financial transactions to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with accounting practices


• Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process, providing required documentation and explanations


• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting


• Assist in developing and improving accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy


• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in general accounting or finance roles


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations (IFRS/GAAP)


• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems


• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration


• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations


• Professional certification such as CPA or equivalent is a plus

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Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of entertainment and leisure development in Saudi Arabia, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our finance team as a Senior Specialist - General Ledger. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management review.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of financial periods and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and review financial transactions to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with accounting practices.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process, providing required documentation and explanations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in general accounting or finance roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Professional certification such as CPA or equivalent is a plus.

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In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

**The opportunity**

Capital Markets provides assurance services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) both in local markets and overseas. We provide regulatory and reporting support and advice across all jurisdictions in international capital markets. We are looking for a Manager to join the team to oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.

This role will be based either in Qatar or our KSA locations and will support MENA client engagements. Based on business need travel will be a requirement.

**Your key responsibilities**

As a Manager you’ll be responsible for participating and /or managing FAAS engagements, while collaborating with the partner, senior manager and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables.

To this end you’ll ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client's needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented; ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and monitor the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget, and alter if necessary.

In addition identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client will be essential as well consulting with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participating in sales of new FAAS work.

**Skills and attributes for success**

Pro
- activity, accountability and results
- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

**To qualify for the role, you must have**
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an accounting advisory domain
- Experienced in conducting banking and insurance Audits (PCAOB audit experience is a preference)
- CPA/CA/ACCA certification
- Prior working knowledge in debt and equity capital market transaction
- Deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace
- Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
- Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Experience in the Middle East & North Africa region

**What we look for**

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

**What we offer**

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

- **Continuous learning**: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- **Success as defined by you**: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- **Transformative leadership**: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- **Diverse and inclusive culture**: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

**If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new a

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA to specifically focus on the highly technical IFRS accounting challenges that our clients face. You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice, while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Your key responsibilities

Working with our most prestigious clients on their complex, high profile projects, you will lead a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists to assist our clients in structuring their upcoming transactions. You will have access to subject matter experts working at EY globally and form working relationships with our most accomplished accounting structuring professionals, to ensure that we always provide consistent and high-quality advice to our clients.

You and your team will be a focal point for our clients, providing cutting-edge and critical IFRS accounting advice on pre-transaction structuring. You will proactively contribute to and work alongside all professional advisors and our clients’ in-house transaction experts, seeking to shape the most appropriate transaction structure.

The team you lead will look to you for coaching and development in their own journey of providing IFRS technical accounting advice and developing world-class client handling skills; you will be responsible for training the next generation of such talent.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactive, accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and enable you and your team to deliver high quality accounting advice to our clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience (including at least three years as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role, for at least one year, or a similar demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge amongst your peers
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and analysing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

We are interested in people who have the confidence to work with lawyers, commercial teams and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework, within IFRS accounting boundaries. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA to specifically focus on the highly technical IFRS accounting challenges that our clients face. You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice, while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Your key responsibilities

Working with our most prestigious clients on their complex, high profile projects, you will lead a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists to assist our clients in structuring their upcoming transactions. You will have access to subject matter experts working at EY globally and form working relationships with our most accomplished accounting structuring professionals, to ensure that we always provide consistent and high-quality advice to our clients.

You and your team will be a focal point for our clients, providing cutting-edge and critical IFRS accounting advice on pre-transaction structuring. You will proactively contribute to and work alongside all professional advisors and our clients’ in-house transaction experts, seeking to shape the most appropriate transaction structure.

The team you lead will look to you for coaching and development in their own journey of providing IFRS technical accounting advice and developing world-class client handling skills; you will be responsible for training the next generation of such talent.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactive , accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and enable you and your team to deliver high quality accounting advice to our clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience (including at least three years as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role, for at least one year, or a similar demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge amongst your peers
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and analysing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

We are interested in people who have the confidence to work with lawyers, commercial teams and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework, within IFRS accounting boundaries. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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Overview

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA to specifically focus on the highly technical IFRS accounting challenges that our clients face. You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice, while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Your key responsibilities

Working with our most prestigious clients on their complex, high profile projects, you will lead a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists to assist our clients in structuring their upcoming transactions. You will have access to subject matter experts working at EY globally and form working relationships with our most accomplished accounting structuring professionals, to ensure that we always provide consistent and high-quality advice to our clients.

You and your team will be a focal point for our clients, providing cutting-edge and critical IFRS accounting advice on pre-transaction structuring. You will proactively contribute to and work alongside all professional advisors and our clients' in-house transaction experts, seeking to shape the most appropriate transaction structure.

The team you lead will look to you for coaching and development in their own journey of providing IFRS technical accounting advice and developing world-class client handling skills; you will be responsible for training the next generation of such talent.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactive, accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and enable you and your team to deliver high quality accounting advice to our clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience (including at least three years as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role, for at least one year, or a similar demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge amongst your peers
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and analysing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

We are interested in people who have the confidence to work with lawyers, commercial teams and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework, within IFRS accounting boundaries. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA to specifically focus on the highly technical IFRS accounting challenges that our clients face. You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice, while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Your key responsibilities

Working with our most prestigious clients on their complex, high profile projects, you will lead a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists to assist our clients in structuring their upcoming transactions. You will have access to subject matter experts working at EY globally and form working relationships with our most accomplished accounting structuring professionals, to ensure that we always provide consistent and high-quality advice to our clients.

You and your team will be a focal point for our clients, providing cutting-edge and critical IFRS accounting advice on pre-transaction structuring. You will proactively contribute to and work alongside all professional advisors and our clients’ in-house transaction experts, seeking to shape the most appropriate transaction structure.

The team you lead will look to you for coaching and development in their own journey of providing IFRS technical accounting advice and developing world-class client handling skills; you will be responsible for training the next generation of such talent.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactive , accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and enable you and your team to deliver high quality accounting advice to our clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience (including at least three years as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role, for at least one year, or a similar demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge amongst your peers
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and analysing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

We are interested in people who have the confidence to work with lawyers, commercial teams and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework, within IFRS accounting boundaries. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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