Director, Financial Accounting Operations

HUMAIN; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAIN, a PIF company, seeks a senior accounting leader to own day-to-day accounting operations in Riyadh and drive accurate, IFRS-compliant close processes across entities.

You will lead the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, intercompany activities and asset management while shaping internal controls and coordinating with audit teams; CPA/SOCPA preferred for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent.
• CPA/SOCPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of accounting experience with at least 5 years leading operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close with accurate trial balances and reconciliations.
• Oversee general ledger, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage procure-to-pay (AP) and order-to-cash (AR) cycles, including vendor payments and revenue operations.
• Own fixed asset register, capitalization, depreciation and asset tagging.
• Design and maintain internal controls and procedures per IFRS and local regulations.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury and audit teams; serve as main contact for operational audits.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas—next-generation data centers, hyper-performance infrastructure & cloud platforms, advanced AI Models, including the world’s most advanced Arabic LLMs built in the Arab world, and transformative AI Solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution.

HUMAIN’s end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking exponential value across all industries, driving transformation and strengthening capabilities through human-AI synergies. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission to drive IP leadership and talent supremacy worldwide, HUMAIN is engineered for global competitiveness and national distinction.

Own the group’s day-to-day accounting operations across HUMAIN, and other entities. The goal is accurate, timely and controlled books, and an efficient month-end close.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, and deliver accurate trial balances and reconciliations on time.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations for all entities.
• Manage the full procure-to-pay cycle (AP) and order-to-cash cycle (AR), including vendor payments, billing and revenue operations.
• Own the fixed asset register, capitalization, depreciation and asset tagging.
• Design and maintain strong internal controls, policies and procedures in line with IFRS and local regulations.
• Work with Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury and audit teams, and act as the main contact for operational audit queries.
• Build, lead and develop the operations team, and set clear KPIs for each function.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, SOCPA or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• 12+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years leading accounting operations teams.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and hands-on experience with multi-entity, group-level accounting.
• Proven ERP experience and a track record of improving close and transactional processes.
• Experience in a fast-growing or technology-sector organization is a plus.

Why HUMAIN

In this role, you will gain direct exposure to HUMAIN’s most critical strategic priorities and work closely with leadership on initiatives that shape the organization’s future.

It’s a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to grow quickly and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced, mission-driven institution.