Head of Accounting

Job in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Listing for: Airbus Helicopters

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 300000 - 420000 SAR Yearly SAR 300000.00 420000.00 YEAR

Job responsibilities

Financials & Reporting

Responsible for preparing Financial Statements reports and submitting them in a timely manner.
Efficiently prepare and consolidate reports for the purpose of Group reporting (e.g. ICART, FACTS+, etc.).
Regular coordination and communication with Group Consolidation team.
Regularly review JVs and analyze GLs.
Ensure that Airbus processes and compliance regulations are in place.
Proactively conduct deviation analysis of financial statements on a monthly basis to support local and HO Finance queries.

Coordination for Annual Audits (Internal & External)

Take a lead role in coordinating the Annual Financial Audit.
Prepare various statements as requested by auditors.
Proactively manage audit schedules and different audit requirements by effectively following up with team members and different departments.
Effectively communicate and liaise with auditors to organize their meetings with different departments.
Support the Tax Manager in finalizing the Annual Income Tax Returns.

Supervision of Accounting Operation & Closing Activities

Manage banking payments and treasury matters.
Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, overseeing day-to-day operations, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing by efficiently supervising accounting operations and coordinating with Controlling.
Participate in payroll projects, withholding tax applications, payable and receivable controls, and monitor cash flow.

Implementation, Monitoring & Upgrading of Accounting Standards & Process

Understand and implement changes in financial reporting, develop and improve accounting and control procedures and policies.
Support assignments related to tax assessment and support Tax Manager regarding tax authority requirements.
Monitor cash flow, payables, receivables, affiliated companies, and government utilities.

Facilitation, Support, Cross Functional & Cross-Country Communication

Monitor and verify intercompany balances, clearing strategies, and inter-company reconciliation with the AR accountant.

Qualified experience, Skills, Demonstrated capabilities

Minimum of Bachelor degree in accounting; CPA, SOCPA is preferable.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in accounting with exposure to Local and Multinational cultural environment.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, internal control, compliance, IFRS, Local Taxation and local commercial laws.
Advanced Excel and SAP mastery is a must.
Leadership skills with fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.