Senior Manager - Accounts

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية seeks an accomplished financial leader to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance across the organization.

You will provide strategic direction for accounting, ensuring IFRS alignment, internal controls, and governance while supporting business objectives and financial integrity. Lead a high-performing finance team and drive continuous improvement in processes and controls. Experience in real estate, infrastructure, or diversified enterprises is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting function and oversee financial accounting activities per standards and policies.
• Oversee GL operations, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and close processes.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Review and approve financial statements, reconciliations, schedules, and management reports.
• Ensure IFRS, governance, regulatory obligations, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial accounting and reporting

IFRS and statutory reporting

General ledger management

Financial controls and compliance

Audit and regulatory coordination

ERP and financial systems management

Financial analysis and planning

Process improvement and automation

Leadership and people management

Strategic stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead and oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the organization.

Provide strategic and operational leadership for accounting functions, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, governance requirements, and internal controls while supporting business and financial objectives.

Drive financial excellence through effective team leadership, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Section III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the accounting function and oversee all financial accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and policies
• Manage general ledger operations, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial close activities
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes and ensure timely submission of financial reports
• Review and approve financial statements, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and management reports
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal control frameworks
• Monitor and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other accounting processes
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to finance teams and business stakeholders
• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements, regulatory filings, and audit requirements
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, tax advisors, and financial institutions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and financial analysis activities in collaboration with finance leadership
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and operational efficiency improvements across accounting functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams while fostering a high-performance and compliance-focused culture

Section IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Key Internal Interactions

• Finance Leadership Team
• Treasury Team
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Teams
• Procurement Team
• Human Resources
• Internal Audit
• Legal Department
• Business Unit Leadership

Key External Interactions

• External Auditors
• Regulatory Authorities
• Tax Advisors
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Consultants
• Vendors and Service Providers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred

Professional Certifications

• CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, SOCPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification required or strongly preferred

Skills

• Financial accounting and reporting
• IFRS and statutory reporting
• General ledger management
• Financial controls and compliance
• Audit and regulatory coordination
• ERP and financial systems management
• Financial analysis and planning support
• Process improvement and automation
• Leadership and people management
• Strategic stakeholder engagement

Years of Experience

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance operations

Nature of Experience

• Leading accounting functions within large or complex organizations
• Managing financial reporting, statutory compliance, and audit processes
• Supervising accounting teams and finance operations
• Working within corporate, real estate, infrastructure, construction, or diversified business environments
• Supporting executive leadership with financial insights, governance, and strategic decision-making