Petro Rabigh
Accounting Analyst (Tax & Zakat)
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 10/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/02/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
10/04/2026
Job description
The Accounting Analyst (Tax & Zakat) is responsible for managing general ledger activities, tax compliance, and accounts payable processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements. The role plays a critical part in month-end closing activities, preparation of financial statements for audit and regulatory submission, and ensuring compliance with ZATCA regulations, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Zakat/Income Tax requirements. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience with SAP systems, and sound knowledge of SOCPA and International Financial Reporting Standards. The analyst supports tax assessments, reconciliations, and statutory filings while maintaining structured, process-driven accounting practices under tight deadlines.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting entries during monthly and year-end closing processes
- Prepare analytical schedules of general ledger accounts to support financial statement preparation and regulatory submissions
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items
- Prepare and remit Withholding Tax returns to ZATCA
- Reconcile inventory balances and ensure alignment with accounting records
- Prepare annual Zakat and Income Tax returns for submission to ZATCA
- Prepare, submit, and record monthly VAT filings and related payments
- Analyze financial data to ensure accurate VAT reporting and compliance
- Manage access and submission processes through ZATCA portal and SADAD payment system
- Support responses to tax assessments and reconcile differences between filed returns and tax authority findings
- Review and post vendor invoices, debit notes, and credit notes in SAP
- Prepare periodic sales and financial reports as required
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting and tax experience
- CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, theories, and practices
- Knowledge of SOCPA and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Familiarity with GOSI and ZATCA regulations and compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience with SAP accounting systems
- Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- High level of accountability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail