Accountant (KSA National)

Job Title: Accountant (KSA National)

Reporting to: Finance Controller, NEP Middle East

Business Unit: NEP Middle East

Location: Dubai

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Purpose of the Role:

The Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of NEP Middle East’s financial operations across the region. This role is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable processes, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensuring adherence to statutory and tax requirements in KSA. By providing accurate reporting, effective cash flow management, and proactive stakeholder collaboration, the Accountant contributes to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the business.

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Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including processing customer and vendor invoices, receipts, payments, and travel & entertainment claims (Pemo / Concur).
• Prepare weekly accounts payable files (master records, receipts, payments) and maintain accurate settlement accounts with customers and vendors.
• Perform weekly and monthly vendor reconciliations and handle supplier statement reconciliations; address customer and vendor enquiries promptly.
• Assist in banking activities such as system updates, reconciliations, and weekly account reviews; ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and receipts in coordination with relevant departments.
• Update cash flow forecasts for KSA operations.
• Prepare month-end closing schedules including prepayments, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support payroll and freelancer accounting processes, including payments and reporting.
• Prepare and manage statutory and financial reporting for KSA operations.
• Handle tax-related filings, including Corporate Tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax, and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with internal reporting, finance compliance, and regulatory submissions (including GHT, VAT, WHT).
• Maintain proper fixed asset records and perform fixed asset reconciliations.
• Support statutory audit activities and ensure adherence to finance policies and internal controls.
• Perform other ad-hoc finance assignments as required.

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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Preference for candidates familiar with KSA financial and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and WHT / Zakat / other local KSA regulations.
• Proficiency with common ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, MS Excel).
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities.
• Professional certification (e.g., CMA / CPA) considered an advantage.