Chief Accountant

ENNISMORE; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ENNISMORE in Saudi Arabia seeks a Chief Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. You will manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, budgeting support, tax compliance, and financial closings while guiding the accounting team.

The role requires IFRS/GAAP knowledge, ERP experience (SAP or Oracle NetSuite), and leadership to deliver timely reports and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, and AR.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain IFRS/GAAP compliance and company policies.
• Supervise accounting team and support audits.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts regularly.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and tax reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Budgeting and forecasting

Audit coordination

Multi-deadlines

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Excel

Job description

The Chief Accountant oversees daily accounting operations ensuring accurate financial reporting compliance and effective financial controls The role manages general ledger activities reconciliations budgeting support tax compliance and financial closing processes while maintaining accurate records and supporting audits The Chief Accountant also supervises the accounting team and provides financial insights to support business operations and decision-making

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end quarter-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards e g IFRS and company policies
• Supervise and support the accounting team in daily operations
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts regularly
• Monitor cash flow expenses and financial transactions
• Ensure accurate recording and classification of financial data
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits
• Prepare tax reports and ensure timely filing and compliance
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Review payroll accounting and related financial entries
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all financial transactions
• Liaise with banks auditors and regulatory authorities when required
• Support financial analysis and provide insights to management for decision-making

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is highly preferred5 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with supervisory or senior-level responsibility
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
• Experience in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or similar systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting

SKILLS

• Strong financial reporting and accounting expertise
• Leadership and team supervision skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Audit coordination and compliance management
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Decision-making and critical thinking abilities
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data
• Ability to improve processes and implement internal controls