Senior Accountant (GCC Region)

Platinumlist.net is a fast-growing digital platform specializing in ticketing services for entertainment, cultural events, attractions, and sports experiences across the GCC region. With a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering a seamless experience for both organizers and customers. As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking a highly capable and driven Senior Accountant to join our Saudi office.

Your Role: The Senior Accountant will be based in our Riyadh office. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, supporting financial operations in Saudi Arabia and, when needed, across other GCC markets. The position will report directly to the Finance Manager.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who understands the fast pace and complexity of digital platforms and transactional businesses. The successful candidate will be a native Arabic speaker with strong command of English, excellent organizational skills, and experience in high-volume transaction environments such as e-commerce, ticketing, or entertainment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handle daily accounting operations including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL) entries, invoice matching, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
2. Post transactions and ensure all entries are accurate and properly classified according to accounting standards.
3. Support monthly financial closing across Saudi Arabia and other GCC markets, ensuring completeness of records, reconciliations with related parties, and documentation of intercompany transactions.
4. Assist in audit preparation and data support for internal and external audits across multiple regions, under the supervision of the Finance Manager.
5. Coordinate with sister companies and regional teams on joint tasks and cross-border accounting matters.
6. Manage reconciliations for e-payment platforms, online checkout systems, POS transactions, and handle related disputes, chargebacks, and gateway issues.
7. Liaise with banks and payment partners to support corporate banking operations, troubleshoot transactional issues, and manage payment confirmations.
8. Assist in customer-related payment investigations, working closely with junior accountants, operations, and support teams to resolve financial issues accurately and promptly.
9. Handle vendor and supplier communications, including invoice checks, payments, follow-ups, and procurement-related financial tasks.
10. Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT regulations and general GCC VAT standards, ensuring all issued invoices and financial documents follow applicable tax rules.
11. Stay flexible and responsive to business needs — including extended hours or weekend support during high-volume event seasons or urgent deadlines.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis) and comfortable using other Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint and Word.
3. 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment (e.g., e-commerce, entertainment, or tech-driven platforms).
4. Native Arabic speaker with strong English skills (spoken and written).
5. Proficient in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Wafeq, or other cloud-based tools.
6. Solid understanding of GCC financial regulations, VAT requirements, and local governmental portals (ZATCA, etc.).
7. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
8. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

1. Ability and willingness to work during weekends or outside standard hours during busy periods.
2. Strong initiative, flexibility, and a supportive mindset to go beyond core responsibilities.
3. Experience working with a high volume of daily transactions.
4. Familiarity with the ticketing industry or entertainment sector is a strong plus.