Senior Chief Accountant: IFRS, Controls & Closing Leader

The Financeer; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financeer is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations and financial reporting in Saudi Arabia. The role requires expertise in general ledger management, month-end and year-end closing, and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in accounting, IFRS knowledge, VAT/Zakat/ZATCA familiarity, and fluency in English. Senior leadership experience and ERP proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience
• Strong experience in accounting operations, general ledger, and month-end/year-end closing
• Knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis skills
• Understanding of IFRS and accounting standards
• Knowledge of VAT, Zakat, and ZATCA requirements
• Professional certifications (SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA preferred)
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities

Skills

Leadership

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Internal controls

English communication

Team leadership

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

SOCPA/CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

The Financeer is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations and financial reporting in Saudi Arabia. The role requires expertise in general ledger management, month-end and year-end closing, and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in accounting, IFRS knowledge, VAT/Zakat/ZATCA familiarity, and fluency in English. Senior leadership experience and ERP proficiency are essential for success in this role.