Senior Accountant
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About the Role
HDR is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its Saudi Arabia Regional Headquarters, providing operational and financial accounting support for Saudi-based operations and regional activities.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and post selected journal entries requiring professional judgment and understanding of business activities.
- Perform selected high risk account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
- Prepare draft local/entity financial statements and supporting schedules for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ supported entities, including variance analysis.
- Support month end and year end close activities by providing timely schedules, explanations, and documentation.
- Assist with internal and external audit activities and compliance requirements for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ supported jurisdictions.
- Maintain accounting documentation in accordance with HDR policies, procedures, and internal control expectations.
- Coordinate with Corporate and Operations Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Human Resources, and Legal as required.
- Partner with Project Managers and operational teams to provide administrative support such as organizing Project Reviews and documents.
- Review project financial information including budget tracking, project status updates, and assist in identifying risks and issues.
- Support consistent financial discipline across projects in accordance with contract requirements and HDR procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen execution and data quality.
- Provide guidance and informal support to project teams regarding financial processes and timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in operational or financial accounting
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting close activities
- Experience working with auditors or supporting external audits
- Ability to work effectively with both finance and non finance stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Experience in a project based environment such as engineering, construction, or professional services (preferred)
- Exposure to WIP, project accounting, billing, and receivables processes (preferred)
- Experience in a multinational organization or centralized accounting model (preferred)
- Familiarity with Oracle EBS or similar ERP systems (preferred)
- Experience supporting operations across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East (preferred)
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About Us
- HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
- We create an unshakable foundation for progress through multidisciplinary teams including scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.
- HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.
Primary Responsibilities
- HDR is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Saudi Arabia Regional Headquarters (RHQ), providing operational and financial accounting support for Saudi‑based operations and regional activities.
- This role works closely with regional Project Managers and operational teams while partnering with U.S. based accounting functions.
- The Senior Accountant will support selected accounting activities locally, contribute to audit and compliance efforts, and help maintain strong financial discipline.
Key Responsibilities: Accounting and Financial Reporting Support
- Prepare and post selected journal entries requiring professional judgment and a strong understanding of underlying business activities.
- Perform selected high‑risk account reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
- Prepare draft local/entity financial statements and supporting schedules for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ‑supported entities, including variance analysis and explanatory commentary.
- Support month‑end and year‑end close activities by providing timely, accurate schedules, explanations, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities: Audit and Compliance Support
- Assist with internal and external audit activities and compliance requirements for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ‑supported jurisdictions.
- Maintain accounting documentation in accordance with HDR policies, procedures, and internal control expectations.
- Coordinate with Corporate and Operations Accounting, and other internal functions such as Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Human Resources, and Legal, as required.
Key Responsibilities: Project and Operational Finance Support
- Partner with Project Managers and operational teams to provide ongoing administrative support, such as organizing Project Reviews, project documents and document control, reports, specifications and correspondence.
- Review project financial information at the direction of the Assistant Regional Accounting Director (ARAD) and Project Accountant (PA), including budget tracking, project status/PPC updates, workloads and schedules.
- Support consistent financial discipline across projects at the direction of the (A)RAD in accordance with contract requirements and HDR procedures.
Key Responsibilities: Process Improvement and Team Support
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen execution, improve data quality, and enhance coordination between regional and corporate teams.
- Provide guidance and informal support to project teams regarding financial processes, expectations, and timelines.
- Assist with financial system enhancements, upgrades, and testing activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong experience in operational or financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and support of close activities.
- Experience working with auditors or supporting external audits.
- Ability to work effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders, including Project Managers.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a project‑based environment such as engineering, construction, or professional services.
- Exposure to WIP, project accounting, billing, and receivables processes.
- Experience working in a multinational organization or within a centralized/shared‑services accounting model.
- Familiarity with Oracle EBS or similar ERP systems.
- Experience supporting operations across multiple jurisdictions within the Middle East.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee owned culture is a must.
What We Believe
- HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
- Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.
- HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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