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About Cundall

Cundall is a global leader in delivering creative and sustainability-focused building design solutions, with a significant and expanding presence across the MENA region. We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is part of our Saudization initiative, and we are only able to consider applications from Saudi nationals.

The Role

The Financial Accountant will support the financial operations of our Saudi Arabia entity, ensuring accurate accounting records, reporting, and compliance. This role involves working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and reporting to MENA Office Directors, playing a vital part in meeting internal deadlines and fulfilling external obligations. The successful candidate will also build strong working relationships across the finance function and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts within tight deadlines for review by the Financial Controller.
• Process monthly intercompany billing and control regular payments to the group.
• Prepare the annual budget for the region, along with variance analysis of actuals versus budget.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and manage working capital.
• Prepare invoices (including Arabic invoices), coordinate with project managers for timely submission, and post them in Deltek.
• Follow up with clients post-invoicing and on due dates, and prepare and share Statements of Account (SoA) when requested.
• Load, check, and post accounts payable (AP) invoices.
• Prepare credit card reports and ensure supporting receipts are obtained.
• Maintain the cashbook, perform bank reconciliations, and support payment run preparation.
• Review, approve, and post employee expenses and credit card transactions.
• Support payroll processing and set up payments for suppliers.
• Submit and manage VAT and ZATCA tax filings, ensuring regulatory compliance in KSA.
• Submit GOSI reports and liaise with other KSA government portals.
• Support local audits, year-end reporting, and local content compliance.
• Maintain accurate and compliant local accounting books and records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a private practice and/or international business.
• Knowledge of KSA tax regulations (including ZATCA), GOSI, and local government requirements.
• Experience working in or with professional partnerships and/or engineering or consulting firms is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong Excel and reporting skills; highly numerate and analytical.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate across departments and geographies.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves working as part of a dedicated finance team supporting Cundall's operations in the region. The position requires a professional who can contribute to group-level financial initiatives while ensuring local compliance and operational efficiency.