Chief Accountant

CLEAR; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAR is seeking a seasoned Chief Accountant to lead our financial operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and strategic oversight. The role demands robust technical accounting expertise coupled with strong leadership to drive monthly, quarterly, and yearly closes and to provide clear financial guidance to senior management.

Responsibilities include managing VAT and WHT filings in line with local tax regulations, preparing and presenting comprehensive management reports, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree or professional postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA credentials highly desirable.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a Chief Accountant or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations with focus on accuracy, compliance, and strategic oversight.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and yearly closes with robust reporting to senior management.
• Manage VAT and WHT filings in line with local tax regulations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive management reports to executive leadership.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial close processes

VAT/WHT compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree or professional postgraduate qualification

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Job Opening: Chief Accountant. We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to lead our financial operations. The ideal candidate will combine robust technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic oversight.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution. Master’s degree or professional postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred.
• Professional Certifications: Active or partial professional credentials such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are highly desirable.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience. At least 3 years serving in a Chief Accountant or similar supervisory/leadership capacity.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Advanced proficiency in Odoo ERP or other reputable accounting software packages. Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and local statutory regulations, laws, and compliance standards. Proven expertise in executing efficient monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close processes. Ability to prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive management reports to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making. Hands‑on experience in managing and filing compliance returns, including VAT (Value Added Tax) and WHT (Withholding Tax), in alignment with statutory deadlines and local tax regulations.