Director, Accounting (1225)
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Job Purpose Lead the Accounting department by overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records, transactions, and statutory reports across SOPC.
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Job Purpose
Lead the Accounting department by overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records, transactions, and statutory reports across SOPC.
The role ensures strong internal controls, compliant accounting operations, and transparent financial information that enables reliable decision-making.
The Director is responsible for safeguarding financial assets, standardizing accounting practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring adherence to regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.
Financial Accounting Management
- Oversee all general ledger activities, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely recording of financial transactions aligned with accounting standards and SOPC policies.
- Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring reconciliations, adjustments, and reporting packages are completed in a timely and high-quality manner.
- Review entity-wide consolidated financial statements, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Validate accounting estimates, provisions, depreciation, and adjustments to ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
- Ensure strong documentation, audit trails, and accounting governance across all Finance sub-functions.
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Fixed Assets Control
- Direct AP and AR processes to ensure timely payments, accurate invoicing, efficient collections, and proper supplier/customer reconciliation.
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of fixed assets, ensuring accurate capitalization, tracking, physical verification, depreciation, and disposals in compliance with SOPC standards.
- Strengthen operational controls across cash disbursements, receivables, and asset management to minimize risks and enhance financial accuracy.
- Improve workflow automation and system utilization across AP/AR/FA processes to elevate efficiency and data integrity.
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure adherence to Saudi tax, zakat, VAT, and other financial regulations through accurate filings, documentation, and compliance practices.
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely provision of information, resolution of audit queries, and closure of findings through corrective actions.
- Enhance accounting processes by identifying inefficiencies, eliminating bottlenecks, and leveraging automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with IT and Digital Transformation divisions to optimize ERP configuration, financial modules, and workflow tools supporting accounting operations.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide the Senior Director with clear financial analysis, variance explanations, and accounting insights to support organizational decisions.
- Present periodic accounting dashboards and compliance indicators to monitor the health of financial operations.
Our Commitment
At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees.
We welcome applicants who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.
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