Senior Accountant - Contracting Holding Company

Talent at; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contracting firm in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounting operations. The role requires expertise in maintaining accurate records, overseeing financial transactions, and ensuring effective month-end and year-end closing. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, significant experience in contracting environments, proficiency in accounting principles, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in Arabic and English, along with expertise in accounting software, is preferred. This is a vital position that supports the organization's financial integrity.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of accounting experience, preferably within contracting environments.
• Proven experience in financial documentation control.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience in GL management, AP/AR, and financial documentation control.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and disciplined in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare journal entries.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing and customer invoicing.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and reconcile key accounts.
• Support and execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare schedules and working papers for financial reporting.
• Monitor project costs and cost accounting across contracting activities.
• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure compliance with controls.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, project, and admin teams for accurate recording.
• Strengthen accounting controls and drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Reconciliations

General ledger management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills (Arabic and English)

Deadline management

Bilingual communication (Arabic/EN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

ERP systems

Job description

About the job Senior Accountant - Contracting Holding Company

Senior Accountant - Contracting Holding Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nation's vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Role Overview

Our confidential client is seeking a Senior Accountant in Riyadh to manage day-to-day accounting operations across a contracting holding company structure, ensuring accurate books, disciplined reconciliations, timely reporting, and strong financial control, while supporting coordination with internal stakeholders and contributing to reliable month‑end and year‑end close processes.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Journal Control: Maintain accurate accounting records; prepare and review journal entries; ensure proper ledger classification; maintain supporting schedules and audit‑ready documentation.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee supplier invoice processing, payment requests, customer invoicing, collections follow‑up, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely settlement.
• Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations and reconcile key balance sheet accounts; investigate variances promptly and resolve outstanding items in a disciplined manner.
• Month‑end & Year‑end Closing: Support and execute closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and account reviews; help ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Financial Reporting Support: Prepare schedules, working papers, and management reports; support internal reporting requirements and provide analysis on balances, trends, and variances where required.
• Project & Cost Accounting Support: Monitor project‑related and operational costs across contracting activities; ensure expenses are coded correctly and recorded in the appropriate period and cost center.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain organized accounting files, contracts, invoices, and financial records to support audits, reviews, and compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Internal Coordination: Work closely with finance, procurement, project, and administrative teams to verify transactions, collect supporting documents, and ensure proper financial recording.
• Control & Process Discipline: Help strengthen accounting controls, identify discrepancies or documentation gaps, and support continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of accounting experience, preferably within contracting, construction, or holding company environments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and month‑end closing processes.
• Proven experience in general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, and financial documentation control.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting / ERP systems.
• Good analytical ability, attention to detail, and discipline in record‑keeping and follow‑up.
• Ability to manage deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Arabic and English communication skills are preferred.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑have

• Experience in a contracting holding company or multi‑entity business environment.
• Familiarity with project‑based accounting, cost allocation, supplier reconciliations, and operational finance support.
• Experience supporting audits, year‑end closing, and financial reporting packs.
• Exposure to ERP systems used in contracting, construction, or group finance environments.
• Professional certification or progress toward one is an advantage.

Success Metrics

• Financial records are maintained accurately and updated on time with strong documentation support.
• Bank reconciliations and key account reconciliations are completed regularly with minimal aged outstanding items.
• Month‑end closing activities are completed on schedule with reliable supporting schedules and fewer adjustments.
• Accounts payable and receivable processes run smoothly with timely follow‑up and accurate posting.
• Project and operational costs are recorded consistently and classified correctly across the business.
• Audit and compliance readiness improves through organized files, clear documentation, and stronger control discipline.
• Reporting quality improves through more accurate balances, better variance visibility, and timely management information.
• Coordination with internal stakeholders becomes more effective, reducing delays caused by missing or incomplete financial support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, and experience.