Remote Accountant (Saudi Arabia Operations)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Remote Accountant based in Egypt to support the accounting operations of a Saudi Arabian trading and maintenance company. The successful candidate will work remotely through our cloud-based ERP system, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, and compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate is experienced with ERP systems, possesses strong accounting knowledge, and can work independently while maintaining excellent communication with the finance team in Saudi Arabia.

Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting

• Record daily accounting transactions accurately in the ERP system.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Verify supporting documentation before posting transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

Accounts Receivable

• Record customer receipts.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding balances with the collections team.
• Investigate and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Prepare aging reports.

Accounts Payable

• Record supplier invoices.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations.
• Monitor payment due dates.
• Resolve supplier account discrepancies.

Bank Reconciliation

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Investigate unreconciled transactions.
• Ensure cash balances are accurate.

Inventory Accounting

• Verify inventory transactions.
• Review inventory adjustments.
• Assist in inventory reconciliations.
• Support stock count reconciliation when required.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Prepare supporting schedules for management.
• Assist in preparing management reports and KPIs.
• Analyze account balances and investigate unusual movements.

Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Follow documented accounting procedures.
• Maintain proper audit trails.
• Report irregularities immediately.

ERP Management

• Process all accounting transactions directly within the ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized digital documentation.
• Support ERP data cleanup when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Odoo experience is a strong advantage).
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Arabic is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Saudi Arabian companies.
• Knowledge of Saudi VAT regulations.
• Experience in trading, distribution, or industrial companies.
• Experience handling multi-branch accounting.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost accounting.

Technical Skills

• ERP Systems (Odoo preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Google Workspace
• Online collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom)

Personal Competencies

• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Results-oriented.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Working Conditions

• Full-time remote position.
• Sunday to Thursday.
• Working hours aligned with Saudi Arabia time.
• Daily online check-in with the finance team.
• Stable high-speed internet connection is required.
• Company laptop may be provided if applicable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of accounting entries.
• On-time completion of monthly closing.
• Bank reconciliation completion rate.
• Accounts receivable reconciliation accuracy.
• Accounts payable reconciliation accuracy.
• Number of accounting errors.
• ERP data quality.
• Timeliness of assigned tasks.
• Compliance with internal controls.

This job description is designed to attract accountants who can effectively support a Saudi business remotely while maintaining high standards of accuracy, control, and efficiency.