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Accountant CV Example (SOCPA, IFRS, ZATCA) | Professional Bilingual Template

Accounting is one of Saudi Arabia's most localized (Saudized) professions, and competition is fierce. Your CV is the first test of your accuracy as an accountant, one wrong figure or vague duty can cost you the interview. This example reflects what Gulf recruiters actually look for: named ERP proficiency, ZATCA tax compliance, SOCPA professional registration, and number-backed financial achievements rather than a list of duties.

Sultan Al-Qahtani

Senior Accountant

[email protected]

+966 55 123 4567

الرياض, Saudi Arabia

Professional Summary

SOCPA-registered, CMA-certified Senior Accountant with 9+ years in financial accounting and IFRS reporting. Proven record leading month-end and year-end close, managing ZATCA tax compliance, implementing e-invoicing (Fatoora), and automating accounting processes across SAP and Oracle. Seeking a Senior Accountant or Finance Section Head role in a governance- and compliance-driven environment.

Experience

Senior Accountant

A major food and retail group

Mar 2021 - Presentالرياض, Saudi Arabia

Led month-end and year-end close for three subsidiaries, cutting close time from 8 to 4 days (50%) by automating recurring journal entries in SAP FICO. Prepared and filed monthly VAT returns (15%) via the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) portal for 40M+ SAR annually with zero late-filing penalties. Led the Phase 2 e-invoicing (Fatoora) integration with the ZATCA platform within 3 months, ensuring full compliance ahead of the deadline. Produced IFRS-compliant financial statements and contributed to reducing external auditor findings by 30% over two fiscal cycles.

General Accountant

A large industrial group

Jun 2018 - Feb 2021الرياض, Saudi Arabia

Managed the full AP/AR cycle for a portfolio of 200+ vendors and customers, reducing average collection period (DSO) from 75 to 52 days. Performed monthly bank reconciliations across six bank accounts, identifying and correcting discrepancies worth SAR 320K. Processed payroll for 150+ employees via the Wage Protection System (WPS) at 100% accuracy with zero late-payment claims.

Accounts Payable Accountant

A major retail group

Aug 2016 - May 2018الرياض, Saudi Arabia

Processed 600+ vendor invoices monthly with full three-way matching (PO / GRN / invoice) in Oracle. Supported periodic inventory counts across 20+ branches and reconciled variances within an acceptable threshold below 1%. Prepared weekly aging reports covering 8M+ SAR in payables and followed up with vendors to reduce overdue balances.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

King Saud University

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016الرياض, Saudi Arabia

Certifications

SOCPA Membership (Registered Accountant)

Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Skills

IFRS Financial StatementsMonth-End & Year-End CloseVAT & Zakat Compliance (ZATCA)E-Invoicing (Fatoora)SAP FICOOracle FinancialsBank ReconciliationAccounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR)Budgeting & Financial AnalysisAdvanced Excel (Pivot / VLOOKUP)

Languages

Arabic (Native)English (Advanced (Professional Working Proficiency))

Example CV · Accountant

What recruiters look for

SOCPA registration or clear progress toward it, a baseline expectation for Saudi accountants at many large employers.
Hands-on tax compliance: VAT returns (15%), Zakat, and e-invoicing (Fatoora) through the ZATCA platform.
Proficiency in a named ERP (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics), not a generic 'accounting software' line.
Ownership of the month-end close and preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements.
Number-backed achievements: faster close, lower DSO, zero tax penalties, and improved reconciliation accuracy.

Key skills & ATS keywords

SOCPAIFRSVATZATCAE-Invoicing (Fatoora)SAP FICOOracle FinancialsMonth-End CloseBank ReconciliationAccounts Payable / Receivable (AP/AR)General Ledger (GL)CMA

Common mistakes to avoid

Writing duties generically ('responsible for accounts') without numbers or measurable impact.
Not naming your ERP explicitly, write SAP FICO or Oracle, not 'accounting software'.
Omitting tax compliance (ZATCA / VAT / e-invoicing), currently one of the market's top requirements.
Spelling or numeric errors, which are fatal for an accountant expected to be precise.
A CV longer than two pages, or one that omits professional status (SOCPA) and nationality for Saudized roles.

How to write your summary

Write a 3-4 line summary that opens with your title, years of experience, and professional credential (e.g., 'CMA-certified Senior Accountant with 9 years'), then state your specialization (IFRS reporting, ZATCA tax compliance) and the ERP systems you master (SAP / Oracle), and close with the role you target. Avoid generic filler and back each claim with a number wherever possible.

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