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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead
- Date posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Last checked at the source
- Oct 7, 2026
- Job source
- via Workable
Requirements
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree or professional postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred.
• Professional Certifications:
• Active or partial professional credentials such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are highly desirable.
• Professional Experience:
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years serving in a Chief Accountant or similar supervisory/leadership capacity.
• Technical & Soft Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Odoo ERP or other reputable accounting software packages.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and local statutory regulations, laws, and compliance standards.
• Proven expertise in executing efficient monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close processes.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive management reports to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in managing and filing compliance returns, including VAT (Value Added Tax) and WHT (Withholding Tax), in alignment with statutory deadlines and local tax regulations.
Skills
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Operations
- Leadership
Visa and relocation
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Job description
Job Opening: Chief Accountant
We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to lead our financial operations. The ideal candidate will combine robust technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic oversight.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree or professional postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred.
• Professional Certifications:
• Active or partial professional credentials such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are highly desirable.
• Professional Experience:
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years serving in a Chief Accountant or similar supervisory/leadership capacity.
• Technical & Soft Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Odoo ERP or other reputable accounting software packages.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and local statutory regulations, laws, and compliance standards.
• Proven expertise in executing efficient monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close processes.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive management reports to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in managing and filing compliance returns, including VAT (Value Added Tax) and WHT (Withholding Tax), in alignment with statutory deadlines and local tax regulations.
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