Chief Accountant

About the CompanyMACNA, a wholly Saudi-owned company and a key member of the Al Blagha Group, has been a leader in marine mobility solutions since 1995. Focussing on passenger and cargo transport, we operate a specialised fleet of over 30 vessels.As the partner of choice in the Kingdom of high-speed passenger ferries and landing craft, we deliver safe, reliable and customer focussed services to all our clients leveraging our history, experience and expertise.About the RoleJOB PURPOSE We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and technically strong Chief Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain compliance with Saudi Arabian tax regulations, and strengthen financial controls across the organization.The ideal candidate must possess hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, strong knowledge of KSA VAT regulations, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, together with excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage accounting teams and multiple entities.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESAccounting Operations & Financial ReportingOversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.Prepare and review trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and adjusting journal entries.Ensure financial records comply with IFRS and applicable Saudi Arabian accounting standards.Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidated financial statements.Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and elimination entries across group entities.Review accounting transactions for accurate classification, supporting documentation, and approval compliance.VAT, Tax & ZATCA ComplianceManage the preparation, review, reconciliation, and submission of VAT returns in accordance with ZATCA regulations.Ensure appropriate VAT treatment of local, international, and intercompany transactions.Perform monthly reconciliations between VAT returns, general ledger balances, and supporting transaction records.Support VAT refund claims, tax assessments, and responses to ZATCA inquiries.Maintain compliance with ZATCA e-invoicing requirements and relevant tax documentation.Identify VAT exposure and compliance gaps, and recommend process and control improvements.Coordinate with external tax advisors on VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable tax matters.Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceDemonstrate strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (Finance & Operations).Manage accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and banking modules.Extract, analyze, and reconcile financial data from Dynamics 365.Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, posting errors, and system-related reconciliation issues.Support improvements to ERP workflows, transaction controls, reporting, and process automation.Ensure accuracy of financial master data, chart of accounts, dimensions, and transaction postings.Advanced Excel & Financial AnalysisUse advanced Excel to prepare reconciliations, financial analyses, and management reports.Demonstrate proficiency in Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts; XLOOKUP, SUMIFS; Power Query; reporting dashboards; and large-data analysis.Develop automated reconciliation files and reporting templates to improve efficiency and accuracy.Analyze actual financial performance against budgets and historical results.Prepare supporting financial schedules and analyses for management, auditors, and other stakeholders.Audit, Internal Controls & ComplianceCoordinate with external auditors during interim and annual financial audits.Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; resolve audit queries promptly.Maintain robust internal controls over financial transactions, payment processing, and financial reporting.Identify process weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.Ensure compliance with financial policies, approval authorities, and delegation of authority requirements.Team Management & Process ImprovementSupervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.Build standardized accounting processes and reporting procedures.Drive automation, digitalization, and efficiency improvements within the finance function.Collaborate closely with Financial Control, FP&A, Treasury, and other business functions.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEPreferred QualificationsProfessional Accounting qualification, bachelor’s degree or certification from a professional institute.Experience with VAT groups and complex intercompany transactions.Working knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, or other reporting and automation tools.Experience implementing accounting process improvements and ERP controls.Required SkillsCORE COMPETENCIESStrong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.Strong ERP and advanced Excel capabilities.Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.Ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.Leadership and effective cross-functional coordination.Preferred SkillsWorking knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, or other reporting and automation tools.Experience implementing accounting process improvements and ERP controls.