Registration of expatriate practitioners of accounting professions with SOCPA
Publication date: 21 September 2022 - 25 Safar 1444
With the launch starting soon on 31/8/2019
Ministry of Labor and Social Development requires the registration for the expats working on accountant and finance jobs for membership & Professional Registration from Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA).
In order to improve the quality and efficiency of the accountant professionals in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development requires the registration for the expats working on accountant and finance jobs for membership & Professional Registration from Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) when modify the profession, and issue or renew Work Licenses through electronic linkage between MLSD & SOCPA for auditing the certificates and licenses which start on 31/08/2019.
Targeted professions:
Director internal auditing department |
Cost clerk |
Accountant, costs |
Finance clerk |
Accountant, general |
Director. zakat & taxes department |
Internal auditor |
Manager, accounts and budget |
Senior Financial Auditor |
Director G.A of reviewing |
Director, financial and accounting affairs |
Auditor, accounts |
Accounts auditing technician |
Director. financial reports department |
Accounts technician General |
Chief of internal auditing programs |
Financial Auditing Supervisor |
Cost accounting technician |
Controller, financial |
This requirement is an extension of a memorandum of cooperation between Ministry of Labor and Social Development, Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), and The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) to nationalize and improve accountant jobs in line with the objectives of the National Transformation Program and the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
To apply for the SOCPA membership and review requirements please visit the following link: by clicking here