Chief Accountant

Principal Accountabilities:

• Oversees the accurate and timely management reports and financial statements
• Ensures the good analysis of financial information
• Ensures that the appropriate accounting control procedures are applied
• Ensures the continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• Approves the final version of plans, budgets and forecasts to be submitted to the BU/JV DFO
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end reporting
• Analyzes and advises on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources, and provides input to strategic decisions
• Supports the BU/JV in understanding its costs of goods and services, and margins
• Supervises the proper updating of the chart of accounts and the list of analytical accounts, transfer charges and cost accounting definitions necessary to perform the controlling missions
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures, thus ensuring accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Establishes and monitors the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
• Ensures the timeliness, accuracy and quality of all financial reporting.
• Monitors and supports taxation issues
• Supports auditors in the financial audit preparation and coordinates the audit process
• Leads, directs, evaluates and develops the Rawabi Holding’s delocalized Accounting team to ensure that objectives are reached
• Is responsible for the development, performance appraisal and succession planning of all direct and indirect reports
• Promotes a highly effective management and leadership style in line with the Company’s values and that supports the achievement of its strategy and objectives
• Identifies potential successor for his/her position; oversees and implements developmental plans for identified successors
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by his/her direct manager

• CPA / CFA is a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of financial theory, concepts, and practices
• Demonstrates a successful track record as an accountant preferably within a multinational organization
• Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and presentation skills. 
• Capable to work under pressure in a delocalized environment
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of MS office applications and basic software applications, and familiarity with the internet and email communications
• Experience in the GCC is a plus, preferably in Saudi Arabia
• English and Arabic languages fluency required

Accounting