Chief Accountant
A management opportunity with an established organization in Saudi Arabia.
Location
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Function
Finance
Leadership Level
Management
Overview
We are seeking Chief Accountant to lead accounting function of an established organization in Jeddah.
The role owns the books end to end: a disciplined monthly close, financial statements management can rely on, full compliance with ZATCA, Zakat and GOSI, and an accounting team built around clear standards and strong controls.
Role at a glance
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Open to Saudi nationals with active SOCPA professional accreditation
- Experience: 7+ years in accounting, including 3+ years leading accountants
Education, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Active SOCPA professional accreditation. SOCPA fellowship (SOCPA CPA) is an advantage.
- 7+ years in accounting, including 3+ years leading a team of accountants.
- A track record of owning the month-end close and preparing full IFRS-based financial statements.
- Direct experience with VAT and Zakat returns, ZATCA assessments and GOSI.
- Hands-on use of ZATCA e-invoicing in a live business.
- Strong ERP skills and advanced Excel.
- Experience in services or facilities businesses is an advantage.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function and set clear standards, priorities and deadlines for the team.
- Own the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements on time.
- Design and enforce controls over journal entries, vouchers, approvals and payments.
- Keep payables, receivables and bank positions reconciled and clean.
- Own VAT, Zakat and GOSI compliance, filings, ZATCA queries and assessments.
- Keep invoicing fully compliant with ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.
- Give management clear monthly reporting and support the annual budget.
- Maintain accounting policies, keep records audit-ready and lead the year-end audit.
What happens after you apply
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