Odoo Accountant

Job Purpose:

The Odoo Accountant is responsible for managing the full accounting cycle of the company through the Odoo ERP platform, ensuring accurate financial recording, compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements (ZATCA, VAT, e-invoicing), and timely reporting. The role supports the growing technology portfolio across Customer Experience solutions, system integration projects, and enterprise IT services by maintaining robust financial controls, project-based accounting, and vendor/partner financial management (Genesys, Cisco, and other technology partners).

 

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Contract Accounting:
  • Manage project-based revenue recognition, cost tracking, and profitability per engagement
  • Link sales orders, purchase orders, and timesheets to projects in Odoo
  • Monitor milestone-based billing (e.g., Genesys, Cisco projects)
  • Track deferred revenue for multi-year contracts
  • Generate project P&L reports for management
     
• Compliance & Tax Management:
  • Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations (VAT, ZATCA, Zakat)
  • Handle VAT filings (monthly/quarterly)
  • Manage ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing (Fatoora) integration
  • Calculate withholding tax (WHT) for international vendors
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and reflect them in Odoo
     
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Build dashboards for revenue performance by business line
  • Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget)
     
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
  • Manage vendor invoices and payment cycles (e.g., Genesys, Cisco, Microsoft)
  • Oversee collections and monitor aging reports
  • Follow up on overdue receivables
  • Handle multi-currency transactions (SAR, USD, EUR)
     
• Internal Controls & Audit Support:
  • Maintain audit documentation and trails
  • Support external audits
  • Ensure segregation of duties within Odoo
  • Improve financial controls and approval workflows
     
• Process Automation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Automate accounting tasks (recurring invoices, bank feeds, OCR)
  • Collaborate with IT on Odoo customizations and integrations
  • Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certifications (SOCPA, CMA, ACCA, or CPA) are highly preferred.

• Experience: 3–6 years of hands-on accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years working extensively on Odoo ERP (preferably Odoo 18 or later). Experience in technology, IT services, or system integration companies is strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Deep working knowledge of Odoo Accounting, Invoicing, and Purchase modules; proficiency in Odoo configuration, reporting, and basic troubleshooting; strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling); familiarity with ZATCA e-invoicing integration and Saudi VAT framework.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Saudi accounting standards (SOCPA), IFRS, VAT regulations, Zakat requirements, and ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing compliance.

• Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential for handling local regulatory documentation and international partner communications.