Chief Accountant (Retail , SAP ) Jeddah

Aroma City Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Retail sector is seeking a Chief Accountant in Jeddah to oversee financial integrity and streamline digital accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SAP VIM, and Power BI. You will lead the accounting team and prepare financial statements while ensuring compliance with reporting standards. This role offers a competitive salary package and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive corporate accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory or Chief Accountant responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full month-end and year-end closing cycle.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Enhance accounting workflows using SAP S/4HANA and SAP VIM.
• Develop financial dashboards using Power BI for real-time visibility.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

SAP VIM

Power BI

Technical accounting

Financial integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Financial dashboards

Job description

Chief Accountant (Retail, SAP) – Jeddah

Posting Date: 02/12/2025
Ref: KSA-402
Position: Chief Accountant (Retail, SAP) Jeddah
Location: KSA, Jeddah
Sector: Retail
Years of Experience: 8+
Qualification: BA
Salary: Up to SAR 20k monthly package
Workdays: 5

Overview

Our client is a leading large-scale company in the Retail industry, known for its strong market presence. The Chief Accountant plays a critical hands‑on leadership role in safeguarding financial integrity, streamlining digital accounting processes, and ensuring real‑time financial visibility. The role requires advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, SAP VIM, and Power BI, alongside strong technical accounting capability.

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage and oversee the full month‑end and year‑end closing cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
2. Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed‑assets registers.
3. Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses in line with IFRS standards.
4. Enhance and automate accounting workflows using SAP S/4HANA and SAP VIM, ensuring system accuracy and digital efficiency.
5. Develop and maintain financial dashboards and analytical models using Power BI for real‑time visibility and decision support.
6. Lead, supervise, and mentor the accounting team to ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and high output quality.
7. Support the Finance Director in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and strategic financial planning for the retail operations.

Qualifications

A minimum of 8 years of progressive corporate accounting experience, ideally with previous supervisory or Chief Accountant responsibilities.