Financial Accountant (KSA National only)

Cundall; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with KSA regulations. Responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts, managing payments, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of KSA tax regulations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a diverse team focused on sustainable building solutions.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with relevant certifications.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of KSA tax regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.
• Process intercompany billing and payments.
• Submit and manage VAT and ZATCA tax filings.

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualifications

3+ years of accounting experience

Knowledge of KSA tax regulations

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Education

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Deltek

Job description

The Team

Cundall is leading the way in delivering creative and sustainability-focused building design solutions in the MENA region and across the globe. With an expanding footprint in the region, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Accountant to support the financial operations of our Saudi Arabia entity.

This role is critical in ensuring the sound maintenance and production of accurate accounting records, reporting, and compliance, while also supporting local management and contributing to group-level financial initiatives.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and reporting to MENA Office Directors, the Financial Accountant will:

• Prepare monthly management accounts within tight deadlines for review by Financial Controller.
• Process monthly intercompany billing and control regular payments to group.
• Prepare annual budget for region, along with variance analysis actuals vs budget.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and management working capital.
• Prepare invoices (including Arabic invoices), coordinate with project managers for timely submission, and post them in Deltek.
• Follow up with clients post-invoicing and on due dates.
• Prepare and share Statements of Account (SoA) when requested.
• Load, check, and post accounts payable (AP) invoices.
• Prepare credit card reports and chase for supporting receipts.
• Maintain the cashbook, perform bank reconciliations, and support payment run preparation.
• Review, approve, and post employee expenses and credit card transactions.
• Support payroll processing.
• Set up payments for suppliers.
• Submit and manage VAT and ZATCA tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance in KSA.
• Submit GOSI reports and liaise with other KSA government portals.
• Support local audits, year-end reporting, and local content compliance.
• Maintain accurate and compliant local accounting books and records.

You will play a vital role in ensuring internal deadlines are met and external obligations are fulfilled, while also building strong working relationships with colleagues across the finance function and other departments.

The Skills

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a private practice and/or international business .
• Knowledge of KSA tax regulations (including ZATCA), GOSI, and local government requirements.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills; highly numerate and analytical.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate across departments and geographies.
• Experience working in or with professional partnerships and/or engineering or consulting firms is a plus.

Job Description

Your career at Cundall

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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