Chief Accountant: Odoo & Construction Costing Lead

ثراء | Thraa; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Thraa Holding in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and scale financial and administrative systems across the group. The role requires deep expertise in Odoo, construction accounting, project costing, corporate reporting, and financing, with senior leadership responsibility and cross‑company coordination.

Fluent English and Arabic preferred; CPA/CMA/ACCA is a plus; travel readiness is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in accounting and financial management.
• Advanced practical experience with Odoo, including accounting configuration, analytical reporting, controls, and process improvement.
• Strong experience with other ERP or accounting systems.
• Proven knowledge of construction accounting, project costing, industrial finance, financing, and financial reporting.
• Experience with closed joint-stock companies or publicly listed companies is preferred.
• Must be Muslim, as specified in the recruitment requirements.
• Willingness to travel to and work in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting across multiple companies, business activities, and projects.
• Develop and improve Odoo accounting processes, analytical accounts, reporting, user permissions, and financial workflows.
• Coordinate system implementation, data migration, reconciliations, testing, and integration with other financial systems.
• Manage construction accounting, including progress payments, subcontractor accounts, retention, advance payment recovery, project costs, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee industrial costing, inventory accounting, production variances, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare budgets, cash flow forecasts, project cost forecasts, and management reports.
• Monitor loans, financing facilities, debt repayment schedules, financial covenants, guarantees, and mortgage documentation.
• Support financial reporting, governance, and internal controls for closed joint-stock and listed companies, as applicable.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and relevant authorities, and lead and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Odoo

ERP systems

Job description

Thraa Holding in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and scale financial and administrative systems across the group. The role requires deep expertise in Odoo, construction accounting, project costing, corporate reporting, and financing, with senior leadership responsibility and cross‑company coordination.

Fluent English and Arabic preferred; CPA/CMA/ACCA is a plus; travel readiness is expected.