Finance Assistant / Specialist

Finance Assistant / SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Specialist at Jeddah 3rd industry city to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will support the finance department in daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, accounts payable/receivable, and assisting with financial reporting in compliance with local regulations and organizational policies.Responsibilities:1. Payable Accounts & Local Payment ManagementReview POs, delivery notes, and local Saudi invoices; check VAT rates, TRN tax numbers, invoice compliance, and 3-way matching.Maintain AP aging ledgers and vendor sub-ledgers; update payment progress regularly.Organize payment supporting documents, complete monthly vendor reconciliations, and collect debit/credit notes for AR/AP.2. Accounts Receivable & E-InvoicingAssist in issuing invoices by ZATCA regulations; archive PDF invoices and original files locally.Organize monthly input and output invoice details to prepare tax draft working papers for VAT filing.3. Saudi Tax Compliance SupportCollect and organize full supporting documentation for quarterly VAT returns, Withholding Tax (WHT), and annual Corporate Income Tax.Maintain cross-border payment WHT ledgers; archive tax payment receipts, official ZATCA confirmations, and tax correspondence.Support annual audits and tax inspections by preparing and submitting audit vouchers and financial reports.4. Banking & Expense Claim ManagementDownload monthly bank statements and prepare bank reconciliation statements.Conduct initial reviews of employee expense claims, checking approval workflows and receipt compliance.5. SAP Data Entry & Compliance ArchivingEnter daily vouchers, expenses, and accounting journal entries into the SAP system.Strictly enforce Saudi data compliance requirements: store all tax, customs, and financial records locally, and organize physical and digital archives.6. Other TasksHandle other related tasks assigned by management.Requirements:Nationality: Saudi National (Mandatory). Professional Accreditation: Must hold a valid professional accreditation/membership from the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) (Mandatory).Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Financial Management, or related fields. Business fluency in English and Arabic is required. SOCPA-VAT Specialist certification is a plus.1–3+ years of finance experience (manufacturing sector preferred). Fresh graduates are welcome if willing to learn factory accounting.Proficient in Excel for financial ledgers. Hands-on experience with SAP, VAT tax filing, or invoicing is preferred.Detail-oriented, strong compliance awareness, and good archiving skills. Willing to work in the 3rd Industrial City (Jeddah).Proactive with a strong sense of responsibility.Soft Skills:High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet strict financial deadlines.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.