Chief Accountant

The Financeer; Asia; On-site; PEN 166,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financeer is seeking a senior accounting professional to lead finance operations in Jeddah. You will maintain accurate records and oversee internal controls, working to ensure VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance while guiding the accounting team across AP, AR, GL, and fixed assets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, hands-on Sage 300 ERP experience, and strong English communication. Saudi relocation is supported for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Hands-on supervisory experience as Chief Accountant or Accounting Manager.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 ERP (Mandatory).
• Expertise in General Ledger, AP, AR, banking, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Solid knowledge of Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance (Phase 2 / Fatoora).
• Experience with trade finance (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees) and customer credit collections.
• Transferable Iqama or Saudi national willing to relocate to Jeddah.
• Professional English fluency; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations and maintain accurate financial records for the organization.
• Oversee internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory standards including VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing.
• Manage accounting team and supervise all accounting functions including AP, AR, GL, and fixed assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English fluency

VAT/ZATCA knowledge

Trade finance

Relocation ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Sage 300 ERP

Job description

Lead finance operations and maintain accurate financial records for the organization. Oversee internal controls, ensure compliance with Saudi regulatory standards including VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing requirements. Manage accounting team and supervise all accounting functions including AP, AR, GL, and fixed assets.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Proven supervisory experience as Chief Accountant or Accounting Manager
• Hands-on operational proficiency in Sage 300 ERP (Mandatory)
• Comprehensive expertise in General Ledger, AP, AR, banking, physical inventory, and fixed assets
• Solid knowledge of Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance (Phase 2 / Fatoora)
• Experience with trade finance (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees) and customer credit collections
• Transferable Iqama or Saudi national based in or willing to relocate to Jeddah
• Professional English fluency; Arabic is an advantage

Seniority Level: Manager

Function: Accounting