Senior Accountant📣 إعلان

About the Senior Accountant Role at HDR

HDR is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its Saudi Arabia Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh. This full-time position will provide operational and financial accounting support for Saudi-based operations and regional activities managed through the RHQ, including operations in the United Arab Emirates as needed. The role involves close collaboration with regional Project Managers and operational teams, as well as ******* accounting functions operating within a centralized framework for close, reporting, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a range of accounting and financial tasks, including:

• Preparing and posting journal entries that require professional judgment and an understanding of business activities.
• Performing high-risk account reconciliations and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Assisting in the preparation of draft local/entity financial statements and supporting schedules for Saudi Arabia and other RHQ-supported entities, including variance analysis and commentary for review by ******* accounting teams.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close activities by providing timely and accurate schedules, explanations, and documentation.
• Assisting with internal and external audit activities and compliance requirements for relevant jurisdictions.
• Maintaining accounting documentation in accordance with HDR policies and internal control expectations.
• Coordinating with various internal functions such as Corporate and Operations Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Human Resources, and Legal.
• Partnering with Project Managers and operational teams to provide administrative support, including organizing project reviews and managing project documents.
• Reviewing project financial information, including budget tracking and project status updates, and assisting in identifying risks and required actions.
• Supporting consistent financial discipline across projects in accordance with contract requirements and HDR procedures.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance execution, data quality, and coordination between regional and corporate teams.
• Providing guidance to project teams on financial processes, expectations, and timelines.
• Assisting with financial system enhancements, upgrades, and testing activities.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in operational or financial accounting, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and support of close activities.
• Experience working with auditors or supporting external audits.
• The ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including Project Managers.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience that would be beneficial includes:

• Experience in a project-based environment such as engineering, construction, or professional services.
• Exposure to Work-in-Progress (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.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within HDR's engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services industry. The Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the Saudi Arabia Regional Headquarters, contributing to the financial operations and reporting for the region.