What You Will Do

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Work closely with the local bookkeeping service provider to ensure all vendor invoices, expense claims, and accounting entries are accurately recorded and categorized in a timely manner.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and payment processing through the bank portal to ensure timely and compliant disbursements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process by reviewing journals, accruals, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reports.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi tax regulations, including accurate VAT filing, Corporate Income Tax returns, and Transfer Pricing documentation and invoice preparation
• Coordinate with tax advisors and internal teams to submit timely tax returns and address any queries from tax authorities, ensuring all required documentation is properly maintained

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Provide input and analysis for the yearly OPEX budget, sales forecasts, and financial planning updates.
• Monitor monthly accruals vs. forecast variances and provide insights for corrective actions.

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Support management with financial decision-making by providing accounting-based insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reflection of business activities.
• Work on continuously improving processes and local adherence to global policies and procedures.

What You Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, accounting, or reporting, preferably in a multinational organization. (Pharma or Medical devices industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Saudi local laws, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
• Experience working with third-party service providers for financial transactions and reporting.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in financial software (ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with financial shared service center operations.
• Arabic language skills