Chief Accountant - EPC Telecommunication Company | Saudi Arabia
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles to ensure timely IFRS-compliant financial reporting for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Oversee general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries while strengthening internal controls and accounting policies. Manage project accounting including cost allocation, WIP tracking, revenue recognition, and EPC/telecom project performance monitoring. Coordinate budget vs. actual analysis with project teams and ensure full compliance with ZATCA requirements including VAT, withholding tax, and e-invoicing. Enhance ERP system usage and drive process automation to improve efficiency. Supervise and develop accounting team members to maintain high-quality financial outputs. Requires 10–12 years of experience with strong IFRS knowledge and leadership capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance
- 10–12 years of accounting experience
- at least 3+ years in a senior accounting / chief accountant role
- Strong experience in Project accounting & revenue recognition
- Strong IFRS knowledge
- Solid understanding of VAT and Saudi tax regulations
- Proven ability to build finance structures and accounting processes from the ground up
- Strong capability in handling operational and financial challenges with effective problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and team management
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- CPA
- SOCPA
- ACCA
- CMA
- Experience in Construction / telecom / infrastructure / EPC companies
- Advanced Excel
- ERP systems (SAP / Oracle)
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
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