Chief Accountant – F&B / Beverages

Our customer is hiring for the following role:

Chief Accountant – F&B / Beverages

Location: Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant with a strong background in accounting and financial management, preferably in the beverages, food production, F&B, or food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Oversee bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.

• Monitor budgets, expenses, cash flow, and cost control.

• Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and cost of goods sold.

• Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT, ZATCA requirements, and applicable accounting standards.

• Coordinate with auditors, banks, suppliers, and internal departments.

• Supervise the accounting team and improve financial processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in beverages, food production, F&B, or food manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost control.

• Good understanding of Saudi VAT and ZATCA regulations.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Saudi Arabia work experience is preferred.

• Key Skills

• Financial Reporting | General Accounting | Inventory & Cost Accounting | Budgeting | VAT & ZATCA Compliance | ERP Systems | Team Management