Senior Accountant

ucc holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Riyadh seeks a Senior Accountant to strengthen the finance function for large-scale contracting and EPC projects. You will lead general-ledger activities, month-end close, and project accounting in a controlled environment.

Ideal candidates have 8–10+ years in contracting/EPC, strong IFRS and Saudi tax knowledge, and experience with SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics. This role offers growth within a Tier-1 contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in contracting/EPC/project environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing and construction finance.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Saudi tax/VAT requirements.
• Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
• SOCPA/ACCA/CPA/CMA qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day GL, month-end close, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting.
• Manage project accounting and job costing, including budget vs. actual analysis.
• Oversee accounting for subcontractors, suppliers, advances and retention.
• Review progress billing, receivables, contract assets and revenue recognition.
• Ensure IFRS, ZATCA, VAT and WHT compliance with internal policies.
• Prepare financial schedules, management reports and variance analysis.
• Support cash-flow forecasting and working-capital management.
• Coordinate with Project Controls, Commercial, Procurement and Operations.
• Support internal and external audits and strengthen control environment.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution.

Skills

GL & close

Reconciliations

Project accounting

Job costing

Budget vs actual

Revenue recognition

IFRS knowledge

Excel advanced

SA tax/VAT knowledge

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Accountant to join the Finance function of a leading Tier 1 contractor in Riyadh. The role will support robust financial reporting, project accounting, controls and compliance across major construction and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in a large-scale contracting, EPC or project-based environment, with the ability to operate effectively in a demanding, highly controlled organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day GL, month-end close, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting activities.
• Manage project accounting and job costing, including budget vs. actual analysis, cost accruals and project profitability.
• Oversee accounting for subcontractors, suppliers, advances, retention, claims and variations.
• Review project progress billing, receivables, contract assets and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ZATCA, VAT, WHT and internal accounting policies.
• Prepare high-quality financial schedules, management reports and variance analysis.
• Support cash-flow, forecasting and working-capital management.
• Coordinate with Project Controls, Commercial, Procurement and Operations to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain a strong control and governance environment.
• Identify accounting and process risks and drive timely resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a Tier 1 contractor, EPC, infrastructure or major project environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing and construction finance.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Saudi tax/VAT requirements.
• Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
• SOCPA, ACCA, CPA or CMA qualification is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.