Chief Accountant: Lead Finance, Compliance & Strategy

UCC Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Riyadh is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead the organization's accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance. You will supervise the accounting team, guide training, and support timely financial reporting.

You will develop and implement policies and controls to safeguard assets, coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities, and provide strategic financial analysis to senior management for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills for variance and trend analysis.
• Experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting.
• SAP functional knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Supervise and provide leadership to accounting staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard assets.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements).
• Manage month-end and year-end closings, including reconciliations and adjustments.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies for audits and compliance.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to senior management, including variance and KPI analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to provide financial guidance.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulatory trends.
• Support HSE initiatives and IMS-aligned safety reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Leadership

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

UCC Holding in Riyadh is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead the organization's accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance. You will supervise the accounting team, guide training, and support timely financial reporting.

You will develop and implement policies and controls to safeguard assets, coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities, and provide strategic financial analysis to senior management for informed decision-making.