Chief Accountant

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.