Chief Accountant - Saudi National

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services.

Operating within the Kingdom’s mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards.

We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Chief Accountant in Saudi Arabia to lead the financial reporting and control functions for our mining and refining operations.

This role ensures the accuracy of financial statements, compliance with ZATCA regulations, and proper valuation of precious metal inventories.

The Chief Accountant will support the CFO in maintaining rigorous internal controls aligned with LBMA and industrial standards.

The Chief Accountant will report directly to the CFO and will play a key role in optimizing the monthly close process and managing external audits.

This position requires a leader who can bridge the gap between operational data from the refinery and exploration sites and financial reporting requirements.

The Chief Accountant will be responsible for the following key areas of financial management and compliance.

The role manages the monthly and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

This position oversees the reconciliation of precious metal inventories including dore and bullion to ensure financial records match physical vault and assay data.

The Chief Accountant ensures full compliance with ZATCA regulations including the accurate filing of VAT, Zakat, and withholding tax returns.

The role serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory inspectors to facilitate smooth and efficient audit cycles.

This position maintains and monitors internal financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud across all business units.

The Chief Accountant supervises the accounting team including AP, AR, and general ledger staff to ensure high performance and professional development.

The role identifies and implements improvements in financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

This position manages relationships with external bodies such as ZATCA, banks, and insurance providers to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.

The Chief Accountant supports the CFO in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by providing historical data and variance analysis.

The role ensures the accurate accounting of payroll expenses by reconciling GOSI and Mudad data with general ledger entries.

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through the following link:

https://sgr.careers-page.com/jobs/72e5651b-a1ad-4403-bd9f-2865ef15390a