Chief Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and month-end/year-end closing activities. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining compliance with IFRS and local regulations, strengthening internal controls, and supporting management with reliable financial information.

• Lead and supervise daily accounting operations and accounting team activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain the General Ledger, Trial Balance, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee banking transactions, loan accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ZATCA regulations, VAT, WHT, Zakat, and corporate tax requirements.
• Review financial transactions, accounting entries, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate external audits and support audit requirements.
• Manage ERP accounting controls, chart of accounts, and financial system integrity.
• Collaborate with reporting, budgeting, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to management.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of accounting experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
  .
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, taxation, VAT, Zakat, and regulatory compliance
  .
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional certification (
  SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA
  ) is highly preferred.

Preferred Industry

Experience:

Manufacturing, FMCG, Food Production, or Multi-Entity Organizations.