Chapter One

Junior Accountant

Posted: 6 minutes ago

Job Description

Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment: Finance Type: Full-timeReports to: Group Finance & Feasibility ManagerType: OnsiteAbout Chapter OneChapter One is a Residential Hospitality operating partner specializing in transforming residential and commercial buildings into hospitality-grade experiences that maximize returns, accelerate asset value, and unlock the full potential of every property. With over 100 apartments in operation and a pipeline of more than 300 units across Riyadh and Dubai, we are shaping the future of residential hospitality in the region.About YamamaLivThis role is on behalf of YamamaLiv, a modern serviced-living brand operated by Chapter One under our White Label model. YamamaLIv is a modern serviced-living brand offering flexible, design-led accommodation tailored for long and short stays. Blending residential comfort with hotel-level service, YamamaLiv is committed to delivering exceptional living experiences across Saudi Arabia. As we expand, we seek a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Junior Accountant to support our finance team in ensuring seamless financial operations.The RoleAs a Junior Accountant at YLIV, you will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth daily accounting operations across our hospitality and flexible living portfolio. Working closely with the Senior Accountant, you will assist in preparing financial reports, handling reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with local regulations in Saudi Arabia. Your mission: Support YLIV’s financial systems and reporting with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, helping the company stay organized and compliant as it grows.Record and maintain day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries. Assisting with month-end closings by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Support the preparation of financial statements, reports, and management summaries. Help reconcile bank statements, supplier balances, and petty cash transactions. Assist with VAT filings, zakat preparation, and other compliance documentation under the supervision of the Senior Accountant. Prepare and organize audit files and assist during internal and external audits. Maintain accurate documentation and filing of invoices, receipts, and contracts. Use QuickBooks and other accounting tools to enter data and generate reports. Support cost tracking, vendor management, and expense analysis for operational teams. Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate documentation and timely payment processing.Who we are looking forYou value ethics, integrity, respect, and collaboration in every decision and analysis you make.You genuinely enjoy working with people and bring positive energy to team discussions, stakeholder meetings, and partnerships.For you, finance isn’t just numbers — it’s a way to shape strategy, unlock opportunities, and tell a story through data.You are confident and decisive, not afraid to make recommendations that drive smart investments and long-term asset value.You are a natural problem-solver, able to cut through complexity and turn challenges into clear, actionable solutions.You are tech-savvy and quick to master financial tools, models, and dashboards that enable smarter, more effective planning.You are organized and detail-driven, but you also thrive in a very fast-paced, dynamic environment, where agility and big-picture thinking matter as much as precision.Preferred qualifications1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, serviced apartments, or real estate. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software. Basic understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax compliance. Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic preferred..What we promiseFun, because hospitality should be enjoyable.Chaos, but the kind that fuels growth and innovation.Opportunity to shape not just a role, but an industry.Fairness, in how we work and how we reward.Respect for you, your ideas, and your journey.Empowerment, to make decisions, take ownership, and grow with us.

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