106 Accountant Jobs in Riyadh

What employers ask for

Of 106 analyzed Riyadh accountant postings, 83 (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 80 (75%) name Excel. ERP or accounting-system experience appears in 68 postings (64%), VAT in 52 (49%), and Saudi-specific compliance is prominent: ZATCA in 29 postings (27%) and a professional qualification such as SOCPA, CPA, CMA or ACCA in 40 (38%).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  mentioned in 83 of 106 recent postings

• Microsoft Excel proficiency

  mentioned in 80 of 106 recent postings

• ERP or accounting-system experience

  mentioned in 68 of 106 recent postings · Odoo is the single most-named system at 19 mentions; SAP, Oracle, Dynamics and QuickBooks also appear

• Stated minimum years of experience

  mentioned in 64 of 106 recent postings

• VAT knowledge and filings

  mentioned in 52 of 106 recent postings

• English language

  mentioned in 43 of 106 recent postings · Arabic appears in 29 postings, often as an advantage

• Professional qualification (SOCPA, CPA, CMA, ACCA or CIMA)

  mentioned in 40 of 106 recent postings · SOCPA specifically named in 18 postings

• ZATCA compliance and e-invoicing

  mentioned in 29 of 106 recent postings · Zakat requirements appear in another 15 postings

From an analysis of 106 recent postings, September 2026.

Accountant Jobs in Riyadh: common questions

How many accountant jobs are open in Riyadh right now?

106 live openings as of the latest crawl, with 106 posted in the last 30 days. Listings are pulled continuously from employer career sites and removed the moment they close, so the count you see is the market, not an archive.

What do accountant jobs in Riyadh pay?

Among the 8 recent postings that disclose pay, the typical range is SAR 3,500–10,000/mo, with a median around SAR 4,375/mo. Saudi salaries are typically quoted per month in riyals (SAR) and are tax-free. Each listing below shows the employer's own figures where disclosed.

Which companies are hiring accountants in Riyadh?

Over the last 30 days the most active employers include Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, Impact Arabia Building Solutions Company, Mnzil Holding Co. Cayman LLC, PES Hr Services — 97 companies in Riyadh posted at least one opening in that window.

Do employers in Riyadh sponsor work visas?

Working in Saudi Arabia runs on employer sponsorship: the hiring company obtains your work visa and iqama (residence permit) — you apply, they sponsor.

Do accountant jobs in Riyadh require SOCPA or another professional qualification?

40 of 106 analyzed Riyadh accountant postings (38%) name a professional qualification — SOCPA, CPA, CMA, ACCA or CIMA — usually as preferred or a plus rather than mandatory. SOCPA specifically appears in 18 postings (17%).

How important is Saudi tax knowledge for accountants in Riyadh?

Very: 52 of 106 analyzed postings (49%) mention VAT, 29 (27%) name ZATCA requirements or e-invoicing, and 15 (14%) mention Zakat. Employers frequently list hands-on filing experience, and 21 postings (20%) explicitly ask for prior experience in Saudi Arabia.

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