Accountant

About WISTER

WISTER is a prominent fast casual dining brand in Saudi Arabia, distinguished for its freshly prepared, quality burgers that provide significant value to customers. The company prioritizes consistent high standards in food and service to ensure a satisfying customer experience.

Role Overview

This full-time Accountant position, requiring onsite presence in Jeddah, involves managing daily financial tasks such as recording transactions, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and performing account reconciliations. The role includes drafting financial statements, overseeing cash flow, managing payables and receivables, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

Additional duties encompass ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and local regulatory requirements, aiding in audit activities, and producing regular financial reports to assist management decisions. This role demands close collaboration with restaurant operations and management teams to deliver precise financial insights.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet utilization, including ERP systems and Excel, with ability to handle financial databases.
• Experience in account reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and managing cash flow.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian tax laws, compliance mandates, and auditing procedures.
• Strong analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and problem-solving skills concerning financial anomalies.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability across different departments such as operations and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; professional certifications like CPA or SOCPA are preferable.
• Previous experience within restaurant, retail, or hospitality sectors is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Jeddah, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and uphold high ethical and confidentiality standards.