Project Accountant (Defence)

CAE
Riyadh
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Financial analysis","Communication","Team collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Project Accountant (Defence) based in Riyadh leads end-to-end project financials for CAE’s Defence & Security portfolio. You’ll oversee monthly forecasts (P&L and balance sheet), monitor project performance to maximise margin and cash flow, own cost accounting, and support budgets, management accounts, and statutory reporting while applying IFRS standards and coordinating audits.

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CAE
3 months ago

Project Accountant (Defence)

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Job Summary

Project Accountant (Defence) based in Riyadh leads end-to-end project financials for CAE’s Defence & Security portfolio. You’ll oversee monthly forecasts (P&L and balance sheet), monitor project performance to maximise margin and cash flow, own cost accounting, and support budgets, management accounts, and statutory reporting while applying IFRS standards and coordinating audits.
Location: Riyadh
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the monthly forecasting cycle for Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet, partnering closely with Project Managers during the Project Review Cycle (PRC).
  • •Monitor project financial performance and take proactive action to maximise gross margin and cash flow.
  • •Own and continuously improve cost accounting, working closely with cost centre owners.
  • •Support preparation of the annual budget, monthly management accounts, and statutory accounts for the company.
  • •Own reconciliations across accounting ledgers, ensuring accurate, up-to-date data that is readily accessible.

Key Requirements

  • •Must be a KSA national; sponsorship is not offered for this role
  • •University degree in accounting or finance, or a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., CMA, CA, CGA, ACCA)
  • •5 years of experience in financial analysis, including financial reporting and performance analysis
  • •Experience reconciling intercompany balances and transactions
  • •Practical experience applying IFRS, including IFRS 15
Experience:5+ yearsDefenceDefence & security
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:AnalyticalFinancial analysisCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving
Certifications:CMACAACCA
Tech Stack:Hyperion EnterpriseOracleExcelPowerPoint

Eligibility

Nationality:Saudi National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

CAE
Provides simulation technologies, integrated training services, and flight training for civil aviation, defense, and healthcare customers worldwide, delivering pilot training, mission rehearsal, and simulation solutions.
Industry: Aviation Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1947
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