Chief Accountant

About the Role

Fisheye - Executive Search is recruiting for the position of Chief Accountant on behalf of a leading healthcare distribution company in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is available in Jeddah and Al Khobar, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Chief Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely closure of the company's accounting records, encompassing month-end close, balance-sheet control, compliant accounting treatment, and the broader finance-control and audit agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring the accuracy of the Trial Balance and supporting schedules.
• Review General Ledger postings, accruals, provisions, revenue, COGS, inventory accounting, and key balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions are recorded to the correct entity, account, cost/profit centre, and reporting dimension in SAP/ERP.
• Maintain strong control over AR/AP accounting interfaces, clearing accounts, suspense items, and aged reconciling balances.
• Support preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, and management reporting, including clear explanations for material accounting variances.
• Coordinate with Credit, Procurement, Supply Chain, and other finance teams to resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, support internal/external audit requirements, and ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS, and applicable financial controls.
• Lead and develop assigned accounting staff, allocate close responsibilities, and drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and controls.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in accounting roles, preferably within a healthcare distribution or similar industry.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, with openings available in Jeddah and Al Khobar. The role involves working within a leading healthcare distribution company.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.