Accounting Manager

About Altivate

Altivate is a digital transformation enabler on a mission to help businesses find smarter and more innovative ways of doing business. With headquarters located in Saudi Arabia along with 3 regional offices in Egypt, India, and Jordan, we combine different knowledge and technologies to offer our clients tailored solutions and services to address their unique needs.

Altivate provides end-to-end services and solutions based on industry best practices. Our technology competencies are vast and unique; they include SAP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft PowerBI, Google Cloud Platform, Teradata, Tableau, MicroStrategy, etc.

We work with our clients on unravelling new business opportunities presented by new technologies. We help our clients become more resilient, sustainable, and profitable, efficiently improving their performance and bottom line.

Altivate is proud: SAP Gold Partner, SAP Certified Partner Center of Expertise, AWS Select Partner, Azure Partner and GCP Partner.

We’re also a proud recent holder of SAP MEA North's Delivery Excellence award for 2022.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Manager with strong General Ledger (GL) ownership to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support compliance in a fast‑growing technology environment. Arabic fluency is mandatory. Relocation support is available if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage General Ledger (GL) activities end-to-end
• Lead month‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Review and perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial statements
• Prepare periodic financial statements and management reports
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, invoicing, and collections
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity forecasting
• Support tax filings, VAT/withholding tax, and external audits
• Improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including ownership of GL and close
• Previous experience in an Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant role is a must
• Fluent Arabic speaker (mandatory); English proficiency required
• Experience with KSA accounting, VAT, or regulations is a strong plus
• Background in technology, startup, or high‑growth environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, reporting, analysis)
• Solid tax and audit experience
• High attention to detail, structure, and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills