Junior Accountant - Associate AFC

Role Overview

Junior Accountant - Associate AFC at Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Full-time position reporting to the Finance function.

Company Overview

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey solutions. The company has a presence in 38 countries across three continents and employs over 13,000 people. The mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Role Purpose

To support the accounting function by performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic duties in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards, maintain internal controls, and deliver accurate accounting reports for both internal management and external compliance audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards including general ledger, cash payments and collections, and tax transactions.
• Follow company policies and procedures to maintain internal controls.
• Ensure vendor invoices are issued in accordance with VAT local law.

Accounts Management & Reconciliation

• Control and reconcile accounts and records including balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and bank accounts.
• Ensure booking entries of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Branch figures are posted to the correct Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Conduct monthly supplier reconciliations.
• Audit employee expense claims, petty cash, and credit card transactions to ensure compliance with policy.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accounting reports and schedules for internal audiences including management reporting.
• Prepare accounting reports and schedules for external audiences including compliance reporting and consolidation of financial statements.
• Deliver cash flow reporting and budget reporting.
• Maintain proper filing systems.

Asset Management & Departmental Support

• Assist in fixed asset management and physical counting.
• Engage with other departments on administrative inquiries and related assistance.
• Perform any other tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Technical Degree / Equivalent Technical Background.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• SAP experience required.
• Knowledge of local VAT.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent English proficiency.
• Microsoft Office Professional, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with multiple accounting areas simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Job Schedule: Full-time.
• Remote: No.
• Job ID: R0010030.
• Date Posted: July 14, 2022.

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, medical insurance, short and long-term disability, life and accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, savings plan, and paid vacation. Work/life programs including flextime and a variety of training and development opportunities are also offered.

Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.