Senior Financial Accountant

Adecco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant with CA qualification. The ideal candidate should have strong technical accounting skills, experience in KSA financial regulations, and the ability to lead accounting operations while ensuring compliance and providing strategic financial insights. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing audits, and supporting financial planning.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, ideally with 3–5 years in KSA.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and KSA-specific accounting regulations.
• Solid experience managing audits and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance in KSA.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Fluency in English

Arabic language skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree or advanced certification (CPA, CMA)

Tools

Accounting software/ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Senior Accountant (with CA qualification) to join our client. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, solid experience in KSA financial regulations, and the capability to lead accounting operations, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial insights. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in preparing financial statements, managing audits, coordinating with tax/Zakat authorities, and supporting financial planning and budgeting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and month‑end / year‑end close.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, cash flow, notes) in compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP, or as per company policy).
• Lead the statutory audit and internal audit processes: liaise with external auditors, ensure readiness of schedules, support audit queries, and implement audit recommendations.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance in KSA — including corporate income tax, VAT (if applicable), Zakat (if relevant), labor regulations, and filing/documentation as per Saudi regulations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes — prepare budget vs actual reports, variance analysis, and financial projections.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions: cash flow analysis, cost control, margin analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital management.
• Maintain and improve internal control systems, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with other departments (operations, procurement, HR, payroll) to ensure correct accounting treatment and timely reporting.
• Mentor and supervise junior accounting staff (if applicable), provide guidance/training, review their work, and ensure standards are maintained.
• Assist in system implementations or upgrades (ERP / accounting software), if required, and ensure smooth accounting integration.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification — required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree or advanced certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) would be an advantage.
• Experience: 5–8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, ideally including at least 3–5 years within KSA.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with KSA‑specific accounting regulations, corporate tax / Zakat rules, VAT (if applicable), and statutory compliance requirements, SOCPA standard.
• Solid experience managing audits (statutory / internal) and regulatory compliance in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software / ERP systems; experience implementing or upgrading ERP is a plus. MS Excel advanced skills required.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage (especially for regulatory filings and local stakeholder coordination).