Senior Manager Accounting, Bookkeeping & Audit Job - Remote

We are hiring a Senior Manager to run accounting, bookkeeping, and external audit work for Saudi-based clients. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, and lead the annual audit process with Saudi audit firms. This is a remote, contract-based role in Pakistan, working Saudi timings.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage complete accounting and bookkeeping operations for Saudi-based clients.
• Maintain general ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
• Ensure transactions are recorded and classified accurately.
• Prepare trial balances, financial statements, and management reports.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Align financial reporting with applicable IFRS and Saudi accounting requirements.
• Handle Saudi VAT and ZATCA-related accounting and compliance coordination.
• Support zakat and tax-related financial documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.

External Audit Management

• Manage and coordinate the full annual external audit with Saudi-based audit firms.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors, resolve audit queries, and manage observations.
• Make sure annual audits are completed and closed on time.

Financial Oversight & Client Coordination

• Review accounting work for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise accounting teams and junior resources where required.
• Coordinate directly with Saudi-based management and finance teams.
• Prepare periodic financial performance reports and flag discrepancies.

Requirements

• CA (articles completed), ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 6 to 7 years of relevant post-articles experience (more is preferred).
• Mandatory prior experience working with Saudi Arabian companies or clients.
• Strong practical understanding of Saudi accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, ZATCA, and external audit processes.
• Experience dealing with Saudi-based external audit firms.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Zoho, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Accounting, bookkeeping, and financial closing
• IFRS and Saudi accounting standards
• Saudi VAT, ZATCA, and zakat compliance
• External audit coordination
• Financial statements and management reporting
• Zoho, QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle

Soft Skills

• Strong communication
• Client coordination
• Team supervision and review
• Attention to detail and accuracy