# General Accountant

**Company:** [Alkaffary Group](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/fWdW1TAPYsJ8qryKNT4AfF.md)
**Location:** Riaydh, Saudi Arabia
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

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.