AP And Tax Accountant

Job description / Role

Description

Who are we?
We are Foodics! A leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Riyadh and offices across five countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! Making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also, Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

The job in a nutshell

The Accounts Payable & Tax Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable cycle and ensuring full compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and withholding tax. The role ensures accurate recording of liabilities, timely payments, proper tax filings, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

What will you do?

• Process and record vendor invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, VAT compliance, and proper coding.
• Perform three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) where applicable.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in line with agreed payment terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of accounts payable records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams on invoice and payment issues.
• Support tax-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Assist external auditors during interim and annual audits.
• Support on inventory stock count when needed.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• 0–2 years of experience in accounts payable and tax accounting.
• Saudi national.
• Professional certifications (SOCPA, CMA, CPA) are a plus.

Preferred skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication in both English and Arabic, written and oral.
• Strong Excel skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be flexible to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

What we offer you?

We believe you will love working at Foodics!
We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in offices.
We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.
We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.