ABOUT THE JOB

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Egypt (Remote)

Type: Full-time

ABOUT PROVEN

PROVEN is committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and empowering its employees through continuous personal and professional development. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment built on mutual respect, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. With a strong track record in recruitment, managed services, and workforce solutions, we take pride in being a trusted long-term partner in driving success for both our clients and our people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing the full accounting cycle, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing, and ensuring compliance with Saudi accounting, VAT and ZATCA requirements. The role will also support financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full accounting cycle and maintain accurate books and records.

• Handle Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, collections, aging, and reconciliations.

• Handle Accounts Payable, including supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

• Process and reconcile payroll accounting, employee accruals, and related entries.

• Prepare monthly closing, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly management reports and financial analysis.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.

• Prepare WHT, VAT, and Zakat schedules, returns, and supporting files in line with ZATCA requirements.

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

• Coordinate with external auditors and provide audit schedules, supporting documents, and explanations.

• Maintain proper accounting documentation, internal controls, and filing.

• Communicate professionally with Arabic- and non-Arabic-speaking clients and stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional certification in Accounting or Finance is an advantage.

Experience

• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia and within a service-based company.

• Hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle.

• Strong experience in general ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Experience with WHT, VAT, Zakat, and ZATCA compliance.

• Experience supporting external audits and preparing financial statements.

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.

• Experience in payroll accounting and reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations and cash accounting.

• Experience with monthly management reporting and account reconciliations.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently.

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication in English and client-handling skills.

• Strong organization and time management.

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfortable working in startup and building accounting processes.