Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for managing COGNNA’s day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing, payments, collections, and compliance with Saudi VAT and ZATCA regulations. The role requires high attention to detail, discipline in daily task execution, and proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

Record daily accounting transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and journal entries) in Dafater or ERP
Perform daily bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately
Manage vendor invoice processing, approvals, and payment scheduling aligned with the payment policy
Support month-end closing by preparing trial balance, adjusting entries, and reconciliations
Maintain proper documentation and digital archiving for all accounting records (invoices, receipts, contracts)

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports for management review
Assist in generating variance analysis reports and management dashboards
Support annual audits by coordinating with auditors, preparing schedules, and resolving audit queries

Collections & Receivables

Maintain and update customer ledgers; ensure timely follow-ups for outstanding payments
Issue invoices, debit notes, and receipts in compliance with ZATCA e-invoicing standards
Reconcile customer balances and report overdue accounts
Track collection efficiency metrics (e.g., DSO, overdue ratios)

Compliance & Controls

Ensure full compliance with ZATCA VAT requirements (filings, reconciliations, and e-invoicing)
Assist in maintaining an updated approval matrix and payment authorization process
Implement finance discipline including daily task planning, weekly closing, and documentation control

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Accurate and timely monthly financial closes
Compliance with VAT, ZATCA, and audit standards
Reduced closing cycle time and improved reporting accuracy
Clean and efficient audit results and strong documentation hygiene

Requirements

3-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or technology firms
Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and VAT in Saudi Arabia
Hands-on experience with Dafater or similar ERP tools (SAP B1, QuickBooks, Zoho)
Excellent command of MS Excel and strong documentation discipline
Proficiency in English communication (written and spoken)
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounting cycles (payment, collection, VAT, payroll)

Preferred Qualifications

ACCA (Part Qualified), B.Com, or ICMA
Experience in SaaS or subscription-based models

Benefits

💰 Competitive Package – Salary + equity options + performance incentives

🧘 Flexible & Remote – Work from anywhere with an outcomes-first culture

🤝 Team of Experts – Work with designers, engineers, and security pros solving real-world problems

🚀 Growth-Focused – Your ideas ship, your voice counts, your growth matters

🌍 Global Impact – Build products that protect critical systems and data