Job type
PermanentLocation
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSpecialism
Accountancy And FinanceIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Competitive monthly SAR
Chief Accountant - Family Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hays have partnered with a Family Office who are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to join their team in Riyadh.
As the Chief Accountant, you will take ownership of the family's personal and investment-related financial activities. This is a standalone role, where you will oversee financial management across multiple investment structures and jurisdictions while acting as a trusted advisor to the family.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full spectrum of personal and family office finances
- Maintain accurate accounting records across local and international investments, and personal holdings under family ownership.
- Prepare periodic financial reports and insights
- Oversee cash flow management, budgeting and financial planning.
- Manage fund transfers across entities and ensure accurate recording.
- Support consolidation across multiple structures.
- Lead the upgrade and implementation of accounting software.
- Improve financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.
- Liaise with external advisors, auditors and banks where required.
- Interface directly with family members with professionalism and discretion.
- Operate with high confidentiality and trust.
- Work independently while providing strategic financial input.
Experience Required:
- Must be a Chartered Accountant - ACCA is preferred, CA or equivalent.
- Background within Big 4 Audit Firms is highly desirable.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end accounting independently.
- Prior experience working within Family Offices, HNWI or private wealth structures is essential.
- Fluent Arabic and English skills are required.
- Able to work autonomously in a standalone role.
- High attention to detail, discretion and integrity.
The organisation is offering a competitive benefits package.
If you meet the criteria above, please apply directly.
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