Senior Accountant KSA

Posted On 07/05/2024

Job Information

Job Opening ID

ZR_157_JOB

Department Name

Finance

City

Riyadh

State/Province

Ar Riyad

11564

Job Description

About BWS

Balich Wonder Studio is an integrated entertainment Group that conceives, produces and delivers live experiences. We create visionary projects with long lasting value, from large scale Ceremonies to immersive shows, from events and brand experiences to destination experiences. We value emotions as the ultimate experience of everything we approach; we generate them through unique creativity and impeccable execution.

The Group is currently merging talents and skills of a multicultural team of more than 140 people coming from 20 countries and it operates through 4 divisions and two companies in Middle East: Ceremonies Division ; Events and Brand Experiences Division ; Destination Experiences Division ; Immersive Shows Division ; BWS-KSA, the branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and HQWS , the company based in Dubai, UAE, and serving the whole MEA Region creating and delivering events and activations.

In 2023 Balich Wonder Studio has been acquired by Banijay to build a Media and Entertainment powerhouse, combining the strengths of the established world-renowned content group with the pioneering capabilities of the company.

The role

Balich Wonder Studio is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in KSA.

BWS-KSA , the company based in Riyadh, delivers the most innovative entertainment and cultural events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, thanks to deep roots in the local culture and driven by the ambition to foster a new best-in-class generation of professionals in the recreational sector.

The Senior Accountant works within the Finance Department and reports to Head of Finance, and assists in preparing and recording vendor invoices, expense notes and purchase orders by gathering and assessing financial data.

Main responsibilities

· Assist in preparing and recording vendor invoices, expense notes and purchase orders by gathering and assessing financial data.

· Perform vendor reconciliation and issue withholding certificates to foreign suppliers.

· Handle bank and inter-company reconciliation and ensure that there are no discrepancies.

· Reviews invoices for accuracy; sorts of documents as per company’s defined SOPs.

· Prepares payments by verifying documentation.

· Process payments to vendors and suppliers within established time limits and ensures that expenses are correctly booked.

· Invoice preparation and issuance in compliance with local rules and regulations.

· Assist with maintaining the accounts payable and receivable ageing.

· Ensured that all supporting financial records were stored in the cloud.

· Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.

· Coordinate with Treasury to ensure the smooth processing of payments.

· Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly closings.

· Assist with VAT and Withholding returns and responding to queries.

· Contribute to the team's work by completing pertinent tasks as needed.

· Any other work assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

· Experience in using ERP software, preferably Oracle NetSuite

· Experience in accounting 4/5 years

· Knowledge of IAS & IFRS applicable in KSA

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

· Excellent communication skills and fluency in Arabic

AVAILABILITY TO JOIN: ASAP

If you want to be part of a dynamic and challenging team that is shaping the creative industry in Saudi Arabia, please apply on