مشرف محاسبة

Location: Egypt – Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Business Services / Accounting & Financial Services / Human Resources

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Financial Services Supervisor to oversee accounting operations, tax and Zakat compliance, monthly closing activities, financial controls, and service delivery for a portfolio of business clients.

This is a remote opportunity with a Saudi Arabia-based business services company, supporting clients with accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements in the Saudi market.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Saudi tax and Zakat regulations, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines, financial controls, and client deliverables while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax & Zakat Compliance

• Monitor tax and Zakat filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required declarations.
• Maintain a compliance calendar with advance alerts and appropriate submission buffers.
• Review filing frequency and applicable compliance requirements for each client.

2. Monthly Financial Closing

• Supervise monthly closing activities and ensure all required supporting documents are received and reviewed.
• Monitor closing timelines and identify delays, discrepancies, and outstanding client requirements.
• Prepare monthly reports highlighting closing status and relevant performance indicators.

3. Financial Controls & Audit Readiness

• Ensure financial controls are implemented and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Review audit trails, manual journal entries, and sensitive financial transactions.
• Ensure manual adjustments are properly justified, approved, and documented.

4. Segregation of Duties & Risk Management

• Review client authorization matrices and identify potential conflicts of duties.
• Ensure appropriate compensating controls are documented and approved where full segregation is not possible.
• Escalate control weaknesses and unresolved compliance risks.

5. Financial Review & Client Approval

• Ensure tax declarations and financial statements undergo independent second-level review before submission or issuance.
• Obtain documented client approval within the required timeframe.
• Maintain complete records of reviews, approvals, and submissions.

6. Consultant & Service Management

• Coordinate with external consultants and manage the scope of outsourced services.
• Monitor consultant hours, service package limits, and additional service requirements.
• Escalate fee negotiations and pricing decisions to senior management when required.

7. Client Portfolio & Profitability Management

• Monitor client transaction volumes and supporting document quantities against agreed service packages.
• Identify scope increases and recommend appropriate package adjustments.
• Ensure out-of-scope services are documented, priced, and approved before execution.

8. Incident Escalation & Integrity

• Identify and immediately escalate suspected fraud, manipulation, or misappropriation through the designated escalation process.
• Document incidents and ensure timely written notification to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting operations, financial supervision, or accounting and business services.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi tax and Zakat compliance requirements, including ZATCA regulations.
• Experience managing monthly closing, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit documentation.
• Understanding of segregation of duties, risk management, and financial approval workflows.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple client deadlines.
• Must be residing in Egypt and available to work remotely with a Saudi Arabia-based company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting firm, business services provider, or outsourced finance function serving Saudi clients.
• Familiarity with ZATCA systems, Saudi VAT, Zakat, and applicable tax filing procedures.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as SOCPA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to apply with their updated CV.