Accountant

Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Accountant to join our growing Finance team. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and take ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring that our books are accurate, reconciled, and up to date.

This role is suited to someone who is independent, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking responsibility for accounting operations, while also supporting the Finance Manager with reporting, compliance, and financial analysis.

What You Will Do

• Manage day-to-day accounting and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• AP, AR, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end closing activities and prepare supporting schedules and journals.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and management accounts.
• Manage VAT accounting and compliance, including VAT returns and WHT returns.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide required information and supporting schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding accounting issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Work with other departments to resolve finance and accounting queries.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and finance projects.
• Help improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting as the company grows.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong practical experience in general accounting and month-end closing.
• Good understanding of IFRS, company law, WHT and VAT.
• Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Highly organised, responsive, and comfortable working with tight deadlines.
• A proactive mindset: you don't just identify problems; you follow them through to resolution.

Desirable Skills & Experience
Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an additional advantage:

• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting.
• Knowledge of Saudi VAT and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with accounting integrations and finance automation.

About Penny:

Penny is building the ultimate procurement and sourcing platform, one that enables organizations to issue tenders, discover suppliers, and manage purchases faster, more efficiently, and cost-effectively. As we expand across the GCC, we are looking for high-impact finance professionals to help us scale.