Finance and Accounting Specialist

University of New Haven-Riyadh

Under the general supervision of the Director of Accounting, the Finance and Accounting Specialist will assist in the daily administration of the University s Business Office operations at the University s campus in Riyadh. Duties will include processing purchase requests, processing accounts Payable invoices, processing journal entries, assisting with WHT and VAT coordination for filing requirements, and other business function duties as assigned.

You will:

• Assist the Purchasing Department with identifying vendors to source goods and or services from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Setting up vendors within the ZoHo 1 system upon approval by the Purchasing Director.
• Receive and process Purchase requisitions in support of the campus community.
• Process Purchase Orders from Requisitions once approved by the Purchasing Director and facilitate delivery of the Purchase Orders to the vendors.
• Receive and process Accounts Payable activity including invoices in support of the campus community.
• Code transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Assist with coordinating the activity related to VAT (value added tax) administration and filing requirements.
• Assist with coordinating the activity related to WHT (withholding tax) administration and filing requirements.
• Organize, file and maintain financial documentation and records.
• Produce financial reports as needed / directed by management.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Use data insights to identify opportunities for improvement and inform decision makers.
• Work with administrative and academic staff to ensure financial controls are followed.