Chief Accountant – F&B / Beverages

Burj Line Builders; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Burj Line Builders in Riyadh seeks a seasoned Chief Accountant to lead daily accounting, financial reporting, and compliance in the F&B/beverages sector. The role oversees GL, AP, AR, and coordination with auditors and banks.

You will drive budgeting, cost control, inventory valuation, VAT/ZATCA compliance, and ERP system optimization while mentoring the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in beverages, food production, F&B, or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost control.
• Good understanding of Saudi VAT and ZATCA regulations.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, cash flow, and cost control.
• Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and cost of goods sold.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT, ZATCA requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Supervise the accounting team and improve financial processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Accounting

Inventory & Cost Accounting

Budgeting

VAT & ZATCA Compliance

ERP Systems

Team Management

Education

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

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Chief Accountant – F&B / Beverages

Location: Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant with a strong background in accounting and financial management, preferably in the beverages, food production, F&B, or food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, cash flow, and cost control.
• Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and cost of goods sold.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT, ZATCA requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Supervise the accounting team and improve financial processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in beverages, food production, F&B, or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost control.
• Good understanding of Saudi VAT and ZATCA regulations.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Saudi Arabia work experience is preferred.

Key Skills

Financial Reporting | General Accounting | Inventory & Cost Accounting | Budgeting | VAT & ZATCA Compliance | ERP Systems | Team Management