Accounting Associate Director

Gathern; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Associate Director of Accounting to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight of their accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience, a professional qualification in accounting, and a proven track record in improving processes. This role requires strong leadership and compliance skills, with responsibilities including supervision of accounting teams and ensuring audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in accounting with managerial experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
• Proven track record in improving accounting processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of accountability while ensuring compliance.
• Lead the accounting function, supervising teams responsible for various accounting tasks.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Implement and improve accounting systems and workflows for better accuracy.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To provide senior leadership and strategic oversight of the organization’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and full regulatory compliance.

The Associate Director of Accounting plays a key role in financial governance, process optimization, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality accounting practices.

Accountabilities

• Foster a culture of accountability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and objectives for teams.
• Lead the accounting function, supervising teams responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Define accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards to support organizational transparency and accountability.
• Implement and continuously improve accounting systems, workflows, and automation tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and document best practices to maintain consistency across accounting operations.
• Ensure cross‑functional alignment between accounting, FP&A, procurement, and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, tax requirements, and accounting standards.
• Lead coordination with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and resolving audit findings.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and control environments.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Possess professional qualification like ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Strong experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
• Proven track record in improving accounting processes and systems