Senior Accountant

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Saudi Arabia Regional Headquarters, providing operational and financial accounting support for Saudi operations and RHQ activities, including UAE as required.

This role works with regional Project Managers and U.S.-based accounting to maintain strong financial discipline, support audits, and ensure timely close processes across entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience in operational or financial accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close support.
• Experience working with auditors or supporting external audits.
• Proficiency with Excel for financial analyses and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post selected journal entries requiring professional judgment.
• Perform high‑risk reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Prepare draft local financial statements for Saudi Arabia and RHQ entities.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities with timely schedules.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Ability to work with Project Managers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle EBS

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Accountant, we'll count on you to:

HDR is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Saudi Arabia Regional Headquarters (RHQ), providing operational and financial accounting support for Saudi‑based operations and regional activities supported through the RHQ, including the United Arab Emirates, as required.

This role works closely with regional Project Managers and operational teams while partnering with U.S.-based accounting functions operating within a centralized close, reporting, and statutory framework. The Senior Accountant will support selected accounting activities locally, contribute to audit and compliance efforts, and help maintain strong financial discipline across RHQ‑supported operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare and post selected journal entries requiring professional judgment and a strong understanding of underlying business activities.
• Perform selected high‑risk account reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare draft local/entity financial statements and supporting schedules for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ‑supported entities, including variance analysis and explanatory commentary, for review by U.S.-based accounting teams.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities by providing timely, accurate schedules, explanations, and documentation.

Audit and Compliance Support

• Assist with internal and external audit activities and compliance requirements for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ‑supported jurisdictions, including preparation of schedules, responses to audit inquiries, and coordination of requested support.
• Maintain accounting documentation in accordance with HDR policies, procedures, and internal control expectations.
• Coordinate with Corporate and Operations Accounting, and other internal functions such as Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Human Resources, and Legal, as required.

Project and Operational Finance Support

• Partner with Project Managers and operational teams to provide ongoing administrative support, such as organizing Project Reviews, project documents and document control, reports, specifications and correspondence.
• Review project financial information at the direction of the Assistant Regional Accounting Director (ARAD) and Project Accountant (PA), including budget tracking, project status/PPC updates, workloads and schedules, and assist in identifying risks, issues, and required actions.
• Support consistent financial discipline across projects at the direction of the (A)RAD in accordance with contract requirements and HDR procedures, which includes company quality assurance guidelines.

Process Improvement and Team Support

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen execution, improve data quality, and enhance coordination between regional and corporate teams.
• Provide guidance and informal support to project teams regarding financial processes, expectations, and timelines.
• Assist with financial system enhancements, upgrades, and testing activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience in operational or financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and support of close activities.
• Experience working with auditors or supporting external audits.
• Ability to work effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders, including Project Managers.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a project‑based environment such as engineering, construction, or professional services.
• Exposure to WIP, project accounting, billing, and receivables processes.
• Experience working in a multinational organization or within a centralized/shared‑services accounting model.
• Familiarity with Oracle EBS or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting operations across multiple jurisdictions within the Middle East.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transportation Planning

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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