Chief Accountant

CLEAR - Field; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAR - Field is seeking a seasoned Chief Accountant to lead financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic oversight. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise and proven leadership to drive timely closes and robust reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance (with a Master’s preferred) and CPA/ACCA/CMA credentials are highly welcomed. Significant experience in IFRS and tax filings is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closes.
• Prepare and present comprehensive management reports to executive leadership.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and local statutory regulations.
• Oversee VAT and WHT filings and deadlines.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial close

Management reporting

VAT/WHT compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree or professional 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.

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.