Chief Accountant

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance.
• Reporting and analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, leadership qualities, and strong organizational skills.
• HSSE training and job-related training.
• Technical accounting skills and experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience.

Primary Functions

• Lead the Finance Shared Services Center in KSA.
• Mentor, lead, and motivate the finance team and set department objectives.
• Manage financial and management accounting for all KSA entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing and reporting.
• Manage group payments, receipts, invoicing, agreements, bank controls, payments, reconciliations, cash, and operating cash flow.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other financial activities.
• Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Review and challenge actuarial valuations and liaise with auditors for financial and tax audits.
• Manage timely tax submissions and Local Content requirements.
• Prepare management accounts under applicable IFRS standards and meet group reporting requirements.

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Technical accounting capabilities and accounting software knowledge.

HSE Requirements

• Comply with applicable legal requirements, company HSE policies and procedures, client procedures, and codes of practice.
• Keep work areas tidy and hazard-free and report deviations.
• Report HSE near hits or incidents and cooperate in investigations.
• Communicate unsafe practices or conditions and opportunities to improve HSE practices.
• Respect personal and others' health and safety.

Development and Monitoring