Finance Manager

About the Company and Role

We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and shape accounting strategies within our organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This leadership position in an SME environment requires both visionary insight and direct hands-on management across finance, accounting, auditing, reporting, legal compliance, and human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of finance, accounting, auditing, legal, and HR functions ensuring compliance across the company.
• Prepare and maintain all accounting records and documents accurately.
• Manage all financial transactions including accounts receivable, payable, and banking operations.
• Reconcile and compile quarterly VAT returns and monthly excise returns, including UBO and ESR submissions if applicable.
• Oversee local reporting to regulatory bodies such as ZATCA, Ministry of Finance, E-invoicing, and Labor departments.
• Actively participate in regular executive management meetings to align financial strategies.
• Evaluate and implement robust workflows and internal controls in finance and personnel structures to comply with current regulations.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for the company headquarters and manage weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Create financial analyses, MIS reports, cash flow statements, and present findings to the CEO and Group Financial Controller.
• Lead finance department budgeting and long-range planning efforts in coordination with executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with annual audit processes.
• Manage accounts receivable collection processes, follow-ups on overdue payments, and customer interactions as necessary.
• Oversee corporate banking relations, including KYC processes, transaction management, and negotiations.
• Drive ongoing improvements to financial reporting and analytics to enhance business insights.
• Support CEO with budgeting activities across sales, cost management, HR, and payroll.
• Assist with P&L balancing and participate in financial modelling simulations to advise strategic decisions.
• Conduct annual budgeting, forecasting, and inventory/stock valuation reconciliations.
• Manage group reporting including intercompany reconciliations and monthly submissions to headquarters.
• Oversee all HR administrative tasks in collaboration with PRO including visa processes, contracts, Saudization efforts, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor corporate contracts such as rentals, leases, insurance policies, and maintenance agreements.
• Execute monthly payroll processing and implement HR policies as directed by the CEO.
• Collect and reimburse staff expense claims aligning with local policies and monitor employee development and training initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA required.
• Background in Finance, Accounting, or Information Technology.
• At least 5 years experience in a corporate finance or accounting role.
• Proven expertise in financial modelling and analysis.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis functions including budgeting, capital allocation, and long term strategic planning.
• Familiarity with Oracle Netsuite is a significant advantage.
• Fluent in English and Arabic both spoken and written.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong grasp of accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage pressure to meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of personal responsibility, motivation, and dedication to delivering results.
• Skillful decision maker who uses facts to support confident choices.
• Problem solver who approaches difficulties with multiple perspectives to propose and execute solutions.
• Anticipates and mitigates potential issues both internally and externally.
• Facilitates team communication to align efforts effectively.
• Accountable for commitments and views mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Logical reasoning skills to analyze complex problems.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates.