Senior Accountant

About the Company

Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified business group with longstanding roots across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey region. Over more than 75 years, the company has grown from a small trading operation and Toyota distributorship in Jeddah into a major regional business with a wide operational footprint and deep automotive expertise. It works with leading global brands and has expanded beyond automotive into other sectors that support the infrastructure of life across MENAT.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant will ensure financial records are accurate, supported by proper documentation, and reconciled in line with accepted accounting principles and standards. The role works closely with different finance teams to support reliable financial processing, reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of management accounts, fund flow statements, and the annual budget, while monitoring suspense accounts and highlighting operational exceptions to the Accounts Managers.
• Assist with deposit renewals, collateral reporting, and bank entry sheets, and reconcile bank statements to produce financial updates for the department and corporate leadership.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors by providing the necessary records, data, and explanations required for audit activities.
• Manage monthly closing activities, review income-related accounts for accuracy, and help produce reports for departmental and corporate management.
• Oversee the Accountant and Cashier in monthly cash reconciliations and balance sheet control to maintain dependable financial records.
• Lead performance discussions with team members when needed to support development and build performance awareness.
• Examine final accounts, journal vouchers, and ledger entries to confirm correctness and deliver trustworthy management reports in accordance with accounting rules and regulations.
• Prepare and consolidate financial data for corporate tax reporting in compliance with government requirements and applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Coach and develop team members, support growth opportunities, and contribute to succession and career progression planning.

Performance Expectations

• Control annual budget execution and support budget monitoring.
• Maintain a strong reporting schedule and timely monthly reporting.
• Ensure reports are accurate and of high quality.
• Meet compliance requirements with no compliance findings.

Job Context and Authority

• The role directly affects cash flow control and monitoring within operations.
• It has a direct influence on budget oversight and reporting discipline.
• It contributes to compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• The position holds responsibility for the accuracy of financial information.
• The role advises associates and business units on accounting guidance.
• The job holder may approve or reject invoices based on company policies and regulations.
• The role directly affects the accuracy of information submitted to auditors and tax authorities.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification is required.

Experience

Candidates should bring at least 4 years of experience in a related field.

Skills and Knowledge

• Financial reporting
• General ledger review
• Bank reconciliation
• Budget control
• Month-end close
• Tax reporting
• Audit coordination
• Accounting compliance
• Documentation accuracy
• Team supervision
• Time management
• Communication skills

Language Requirements

Business-level English is required. Arabic is preferred.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Planning and alignment
• Customer focus
• Learning from reflection
• Collaboration

Why Join Us

The organization offers opportunities within an internationally recognized business group with a long history of success across the MENAT region and beyond. Its culture is shaped by respect, innovation, a pioneering mindset, and empowerment, creating an environment where people can grow and contribute meaningfully.