Financial Accountant

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company is seeking a Regional Financial Accountant to support accounting operations across the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and at least 4 years of experience, preferably within an international law firm. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, leading audits, and managing financial accounting matters in the region. The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires relocation from Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within an international law firm.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organisational, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts and support audits across the UAE and KSA.
• Lead or participate in planning and closing meetings with auditors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for financial accounting matters in the region.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

3E systems

Job description

We're Hiring: Regional Financial Accountant

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Requires relocation

Salary: SAR 40–45k

We’re seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to support accounting operations across the Middle East. The ideal candidate will come from an international law firm, professional services environment or multinational company, with strong technical capability and regional awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts and support audits across the UAE and KSA.
• Lead or participate in planning and closing meetings with auditors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for financial accounting matters in the region.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and trial balances across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide partners and management with ad-hoc financial reports and budget tracking.
• Support tax compliance, manage control processes, and assist with general ledger oversight.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within an international law firm.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and broader MS Office Suite.
• Experience with 3E systems is a strong advantage.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate across multiple teams and time zones.

Please note, due to high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.