Financial Accounts Manager Jobs in Makkah

• Oversee all financial and accounting activities of the organization.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenues, and profitability to meet performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi financial regulations, VAT requirements, and ZATCA regulations.
• Coordinate and manage external audits and statutory reporting.
• Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review contracts and assess financial risks associated with projects and vendors.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting functions.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements for profitability and efficiency.
• Support pricing strategies and project costing activities.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop the finance team for high performance and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Experience in managing project budgets and cost control.
• Understanding of Saudi tax regulations, including VAT and ZATCA.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and liaising with external auditors.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

About the Role

Qanoniah, an AI-powered legal tech company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to establish and lead its finance function. As the first dedicated finance hire, this role is pivotal in building the company's financial infrastructure from the ground up. You will work closely with the CEO, taking a hands-on approach to accounting, financial planning, and supporting the company's growth and fundraising initiatives. This position offers a clear path to becoming a CFO as the company scales. Qanoniah's AI-powered legal assistant is a critical tool for major enterprises and government entities across the Kingdom, streamlining complex legal processes. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of the financial strategy of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the region.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Establish and build the finance and accounting function from scratch, including defining structure, policies, systems, and workflows.
• Oversee and manage the full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and monthly/annual closings in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant Saudi Arabian regulations, including Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zakat, VAT, E-invoicing/Fatoorah), General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), Madad platform, and payroll systems (WPS).
• Develop, maintain, and own the company's financial model, budgets, forecasts, and comprehensive cash flow and runway planning.
• Track and report on key SaaS metrics such as Annual Recurring Revenue/Monthly Recurring Revenue (ARR/MRR), revenue recognition, deferred revenue, churn rate, Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV).
• Prepare investor-ready financial statements and manage data rooms, providing essential support for fundraising activities and due diligence processes.
• Hire, train, and lead accounting staff as the company's finance team grows.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 5-8 years of combined accounting and finance experience.
• Proven strength in hands-on accounting (including closing books and ensuring compliance) and strategic finance (including financial modeling, budgeting, and investor reporting).
• Demonstrated experience as a first finance hire or in building and scaling a finance function within a startup or SME environment is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian financial regulations, specifically Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zakat, E-invoicing, VAT), General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), and payroll requirements under labor law.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, or NetSuite, along with advanced Excel skills for financial modeling.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
• Membership in the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) is a required qualification.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Makkah.

Core Skills

• Finance
• Accounting
• Full-cycle accounting
• General ledger management
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Payroll processing
• Monthly and annual closing procedures
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zakat, E-invoicing/Fatoorah, VAT) compliance
• General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), Madad platform, and payroll systems (WPS) regulations
• Financial modeling
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash flow planning and runway analysis
• SaaS metrics analysis (ARR/MRR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, churn, CAC, LTV)
• Investor-ready financial statement preparation and data room management
• Fundraising support and due diligence support
• Hiring and training accounting staff
• Team leadership
• Strategic finance
• Investor reporting
• Startup finance operations
• Scaling finance functions
• Understanding of Saudi Arabian financial regulations
• Knowledge of payroll requirements under labor law
• Experience with accounting systems and ERPs (*, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, NetSuite)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Financial experience in SaaS/subscription models is a plus
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or ACCA are beneficial
• Experience implementing ERP systems from scratch is a plus

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position requiring presence in Makkah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. It will be an in-office role.

• Drive financial strategy: Oversee all financial operations across the hotel portfolio, ensuring alignment with the hotels’ strategic goals to optimize profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis: Direct the preparation of annual plans, projections, and budgets, providing financial insights to support business decisions.
• Advise leadership and key stakeholders: Act as the primary financial advisor to hotel management, Area/Cluster General Managers, Owners, and Asset Managers, offering data-driven recommendations to enhance financial performance.
• Build cross-functional partnerships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centres, and Regional Operations Finance.
• Ensure financial compliance: Uphold adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and hotel policies, safeguarding hotel assets through strong financial controls while performing all finance activities within the policy, regulatory, and contractual framework.
• Optimize financial reporting: Oversee systems and processes to drive accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in financial reporting.
• Monitor and approve financial transactions: Oversee and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.

About the Role

AbbVie is seeking a Transparency Lead and Accounting professional to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing the affiliate's transparency disclosure and core accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, particularly those set by the SFDA. The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for transparency reporting, vendor and distributor financial processes, and related obligations. This position offers an opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial operations and submissions.

AbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions to address serious health issues and medical challenges. The company focuses on key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit ************

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the PTP team for timely submission of eForms and DCTs for transparency reporting.
• Extract and verify monthly transparency reports (PO & ACR) for accuracy, eForms, DCTs, and market transaction reporting status.
• Generate required transparency reports (SC, ACR, CTE, VEEVA).
• Collect specific affiliate data for reporting and analysis.
• Maintain an issue escalation log and respond to PWC inquiries.
• Review PWC draft reports and apply adjustments within 10 days for timely submission.
• Conduct report audits for PWC final reports and obtain necessary confirmations before submission.
• Submit reports to the SFDA Portal.
• Conduct quarterly training sessions with the PTP team on SAP and the commercial team on CTE.
• Incorporate transparency updates and changes into presentations.
• Conduct annual process reviews and documentation with the global transparency team.
• Confirm SFDA reporting completion with the affiliate to close MAP, verifying transaction data.
• Track National IDs in the VEEVA System, record manually, and upload to the portal.
• Collaborate with the CEX team to enhance VEEVA system for complete HCP/HCO information.
• Participate in bi-weekly calls with the global team for alignment on changes.
• Attend the annual meeting with SFDA.
• Manage the daily process for external notifications.
• Oversee TSO Non-Promotional Contracts with Vendors, focusing on key business partners and ensuring complete business agreements and Master Service Agreements.
• Review agreements for compliance with local and company policies and regulations.
• Validate and obtain necessary approvals before contracts become effective.
• Create and maintain an affiliate business agreement, licenses, and certificates depository to track expiry dates.
• Reconcile vendor Statements of Account (SOA) for accuracy.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve outstanding dues and invoices.
• Manage the distributor claims process, maintaining an updated tracker of SOAs and pending actions.
• Maintain a shared folder for all distributor claims.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on the review and approval of claims, ensuring adherence to F1106 policy.
• Review affiliate claims and validate approvals before processing credit notes/debit notes and payments.
• Communicate with distributors regarding missing documentation, rejected claims, and adjustments.
• Provide instructions for the issuance of CN/DN and payments against claims.
• Conduct induction sessions to educate distributors on AbbVie's claims process and required documents.
• Manage and comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings for Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Provide necessary data and documents to service providers, FSS, Tax CoE, and Non-Saudi Resident Suppliers for WHT.
• Review and secure local and global approvals before WHT submissions.
• Obtain online filing confirmations from service providers for WHT.
• Manage the creation of all POs/ACRs for processing WHT payments.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to forecast WHT-related costs.
• Coordinate with the Customer Excellence team and contractor companies on all PSP matters.
• Validate and process monthly PSP payroll, accruals, bonuses, and End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB).
• Validate and process monthly T&E expenses in the Zoho system.
• Manage the creation of all POs/ACRs for processing PSP payments.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to forecast PSP costs.
• Coordinate between Pharma/AA and contractor companies on all contractor-related matters.
• Oversee the monthly payroll process and communications between HR and contractor companies.
• Manage the calculation and processing of yearly bonuses and EOS.
• Validate monthly expenses in the Zoho system.
• Manage the creation of all POs/ACRs for processing contractor payments.
• Support necessary reclassifications between GL accounts and IO creation for PO allocation.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to forecast Admin Contractor costs.
• Prepare monthly health insurance amortization and allocate cost centers.
• Post installments for health insurance payments/CN/DN monthly against Vendor SOA.
• Implement the contract renewal process with HR to reflect headcount changes.
• Provide FSS with instructions to process monthly amortization postings.
• Validate monthly government-related expenses and process payments.
• Validate monthly GOSI invoices and process payments.
• Manage all POs/ACRs issued for government-related expenses, health insurance, and GOSI payments.
• Coordinate with FSS on government-related ACR payments for proper cost allocation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A Master's degree and/or CMA are desired.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in multinational firms.
• 2-3 years of experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
• An energetic, forward-thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards.
• A team player with excellent communication skills, able to relate to people at all organizational levels.
• Ability to excel in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Strong Accounting & Compliance Expertise
• High Attention to Detail & Data Accuracy
• Process Management & Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Management & Communication Skills
• Excellent Time Management and Organizational Ability
• Ability to Multitask and Meet Constant Deadlines
• Regulatory & Audit Handling Experience
• ERP & Systems Proficiency (including SAP)
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization, preferably healthcare
• Operational Finance Knowledge
• Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving its community.

About the Role

* Moller - Maersk is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Area Product Finance Business Partner (Forwarding) to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is crucial in driving financial performance within an organizational area by providing leadership, guidance, and support on financial information, business performance, and strategy implementation. You will act as a key financial advisor, ensuring robust decision-making and profitability enhancement.

This position requires a proactive individual who can partner effectively with Product and Commercial teams, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial rigor in all business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial performance management to steer product profitability and drive strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely reporting of financial, commercial, and operational performance.
• Steer Product P&L, ensuring transparency on revenue, cost, volumes, Gross Profit (GP), and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
• Manage forecasting, target setting, gap analysis, and the development of improvement plans.
• Provide forward-looking insights to enhance profitability and support informed decision-making.
• Support governance through Month-on-Start (MOS) reviews and detailed customer/product profitability analysis.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to Product and Commercial teams, offering strategic financial guidance.
• Challenge business assumptions, validate strategies, and ensure financial rigor in all critical decisions.
• Shape product strategies related to rates, volumes, and trade mix, while highlighting performance gaps.
• Lead pricing support, cost-to-serve analysis, and implement margin protection actions.
• Strengthen the management of customer and product profitability.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on revenue application, cost recovery, and margin drivers.
• Provide market, macro-economic, and benchmarking insights to inform business strategy.
• Deliver comprehensive management reports, bridges, and actionable performance insights.
• Drive simplification, automation, and standardization of analytics and reporting processes.
• Improve visibility, governance, and operational efficiency through data-driven insights.
• Partner closely with Area leadership, Product, Sales, Operations, Customer Experience (CX), Procurement, and Global Service Centers (GSC).
• Lead or support key transformation and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with Regional and Central finance teams on performance frameworks and best practices.
• Provide robust data, assumptions, and clear narratives across leadership forums.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in business partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Product management, Sales, or Business Development.
• Proven ability to constructively challenge the business and influence outcomes.
• Experience leading improvement projects and working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex business environments, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong financial acumen and commercial understanding.
• Proficiency in performance management and business steering.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent problem-solving and structured analytical thinking capabilities.
• Solid understanding of business strategy.
• Advanced data analytics and data visualization skills, with the ability to simplify complex insights.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in conveying complex messages clearly and concisely.
• High degree of change agility and the ability to drive improvement initiatives.

Work Environment and Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. Key performance metrics include Revenue/GP/EBIT, Volumes and Productivity, Cost and Cost Recovery, Customer and Product Profitability, ROFO accuracy, and the delivery of business performance improvement actions. Internal stakeholders include the Area Leadership Team, Area Product Managers, Sales Leadership Team, Area FBPs/Accounting, Regional & Center FBPs/BCOs/FP&A, Operations and Procurement, and GSC teams. External stakeholders may include Customers and Regulatory/Government Authorities where relevant.

About the Role

Chestertons MENA is expanding its Building Consultancy & Project Management team and is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to join their dynamic operations in Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial success and strategic alignment of various construction projects within the Kingdom. The Senior Cost Control Manager will play a pivotal role in managing project finances from inception through to completion, providing expert financial guidance and robust cost control measures. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in the Saudi Arabian construction market.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary budgets, cost plans, benchmark studies, and financial feasibility evaluations during the early stages of projects.
• Develop comprehensive project budgets considering market conditions, contractor pricing trends, procurement strategies, and construction methodologies.
• Review design developments and assess their financial implications on overall project budgets and delivery strategies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project cost reports, cash flow forecasts, cost trackers, and commercial reporting systems across multiple projects.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, variations, claims, and forecast final project costs against approved budgets.
• Support tendering activities, including Bill of Quantities (BOQ) reviews, commercial comparisons, tender analysis, and contractor evaluations.
• Challenge unrealistic consultant estimates and provide commercially grounded recommendations to management teams.
• Proactively identify cost risks and support value engineering initiatives without compromising project quality or operational objectives.
• Benchmark project costs against comparable hospitality, fit-out, and mixed-use developments within the Saudi market.
• Coordinate with Design Managers, Project Managers, planners, consultants, contractors, and procurement teams to ensure alignment between scope, cost, and program.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and cost summaries for management and Board presentations.
• Review contractor payment applications, variation submissions, and commercial proposals.
• Support the establishment of cost control procedures, governance systems, and reporting standards across all projects.
• Support project close-out activities, including final account reviews, commercial reconciliation, and final cost reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• A relevant degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Approximately 10 to 18 years of experience in cost management, commercial management, project controls, or construction financial management roles.
• Proven experience in hospitality, fit-out, commercial, mixed-use, or high-end construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi construction market pricing, contractor costing structures, procurement methods, and commercial practices.
• A solid understanding of budgeting, cost forecasting, BOQs, tendering, procurement, variations, and commercial reporting.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, fit-out systems, MEP coordination, and project delivery processes.
• Experience reviewing Issued For Construction (IFC) packages, tender documentation, contracts, and project specifications.
• Experience working in fast-track project environments with multiple concurrent projects.
• GCC experience is preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Cost Control and Budgeting
• Cost Planning and Financial Feasibility
• Cost Forecasting and Cashflow Forecasting
• Commercial Reporting and Cost Tracking
• Tendering Activities, BOQ Reviews, Tender Analysis, and Contractor Evaluations
• Value Engineering and Cost Risk Identification
• Benchmarking
• Project Management principles
• Financial Reporting and Presentation Skills
• Proficiency in Cost Management Systems and Microsoft Excel
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Construction Market Pricing, Procurement Methods, and Commercial Practices
• Understanding of Construction Methodologies, Fit-out Systems, MEP Coordination, and Project Delivery Processes
• Experience reviewing IFC Packages, Tender Documentation, Contracts, and Project Specifications
• Strong Analytical Capabilities
• Client-Side, PMC, or Multi-Project Management Experience
• Strong Coordination and Communication Skills
• Detail-Oriented Approach

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, with project involvement across the Makkah region, including cities such as Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh. The role requires strong coordination skills between technical, commercial, procurement, and operational stakeholders, and comfort operating in client-side, PMC, or multi-project management environments. The ideal candidate will be a commercially strong professional with a deep understanding of real market pricing and construction delivery dynamics, capable of providing realistic budget visibility and strategic financial recommendations.

About the Role

TASC Outsourcing is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join its Finance team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role offers an opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional to contribute to financial processes within a dynamic environment. The position involves taking ownership of critical financial operations, including reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and month-end closing activities, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing processes efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain and reconcile all General Ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare accurate journal entries, accruals, and comprehensive financial reports.
• Perform detailed bank and account reconciliations, promptly resolving any identified discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure strict adherence to all relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and monitor all VAT-related transactions and ensure accurate reporting in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders to support ongoing finance operations and drive process improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required.
• A minimum of 4 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles is essential.
• Demonstrated strong experience in managing General Ledger operations, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of VAT regulations and compliance requirements within the Saudi Arabian context.
• Proven experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in General Ledger management.
• Expertise in Financial Reporting.
• Strong Reconciliations capabilities.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Advanced Analytical skills.
• Exceptional Attention to detail.

Work Details

This is a full-time position for a Senior Accountant located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The required experience for this role is between 5 to 10 years.

About the Role

KAUST is seeking a KGSP Student Operations Lead to manage the comprehensive financial operations, budgeting, and student information systems for the King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KGSP). This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of all student financial matters, including allowances, deductions, and reimbursements, while overseeing program budgets and reconciliation. The position serves as a key liaison to VPAA central operations, third-party vendors, and university partners, guaranteeing operational support for KGSP students. The KGSP Student Operations Lead is crucial for maintaining compliance, efficiency, and the integrity of financial processes and student data management within the program.

This role supports the strategic objectives of the KGSP program by ensuring robust financial management and efficient student data systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing operational processes, maintaining data integrity, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage all student financial matters, including monthly allowances, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Review and update KGSP location allowances based on student university locations and enrichment assignments.
• Handle all payments to third parties, including university tuition and insurance providers.
• Develop quarterly and annual program budgets and provide monthly "Actuals vs. Budget" reconciliation reports.
• Develop financial forecasts and models to support strategic planning and decision-making for program leadership.
• Manage the central student information system for data management, document storage, and communication.
• Generate all required programmatic reports, such as Critical Issues, Master Student Data, and Attendance reports, for management review.
• Act as the primary operational liaison between the KGSP program, VPAA central operations, and external vendors.
• Continuously review and improve financial and data management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the overall student experience.
• Ensure all program financial activities and student data management comply with KAUST policies and relevant regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with significant equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.

Required Skills

• Advanced financial acumen, including budget management, financial reconciliation, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in managing databases or student information systems with a strong focus on data integrity.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial and programmatic data and produce actionable reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail in handling financial transactions and data entry.
• Effective stakeholder management and professional communication skills with students, internal departments, and external university partners.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities to address financial discrepancies, system issues, and operational bottlenecks.
• A continuous improvement mindset to streamline and optimize program operations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex budgets and financial reporting.
• Proven expertise in managing information systems, databases, or CRM platforms for data management and reporting.
• Experience handling confidential student and financial data with a high degree of integrity and discretion.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with KAUST. Experience in a higher education or international program environment is highly desirable.