Chief Financial Office - Financial Controller (regulated role)

Role Overview

Location and Work Context

• The position is based in Riyadh and includes onshore KSA coverage for other core Finance roles as directed.
• The description mentions flexible working arrangements but does not define the workplace as remote, hybrid, or onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main registered finance contact point with SAMA and manage regulatory communications and submissions.
• Manage external and internal audits and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage regulatory and taxation returns, including monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Validate and control the month-end close process for revenues and costs.
• Facilitate month-end balance sheet substantiation as the secondary Finance owner.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls through liaison with business management and infrastructure functions.
• Assist with New Product Approval risk-assessment checklists for new products and business implementations.

Skills and Experience

• Solid banking and markets Finance experience is required.
• Experience in an international or large domestic Banking or Securities working environment is required.
• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic is required for regulatory communication and submissions.
• A recognized Accounting Qualification is preferred, with a minimum of six years of experience in the relevant areas.
• Knowledge of Deutsche Bank core Finance systems and financial data standards, including SAP, Janus, BCS, and FIM, is required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are required.
• Strong product accounting knowledge for vanilla Markets and Banking products is required.
• The candidate must be able to analyze and communicate operational or product-booking risks and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work on initiative are required.

Benefits and Support

• Benefits include life insurance, accidental death insurance, permanent partial disability insurance, and private medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.
• The package includes 30 days of annual paid leave, public holidays, flexible working arrangements, and DB contributions to the Gosi workplace savings plan for Saudi nationals.
• Support includes coaching, continuous learning, flexible benefits, and training and development.

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