financial accounting & Control Manager

Job Purpose

1. Financial Governance & Reporting

• **Accuracy & Integrity:** Oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in strict accordance with **Saudi and International Accounting Standards**.
• **Executive Insights:** Translate complex data into "board-ready" reports for the CFO, highlighting essential financial trends and risks.
• **External Audit Management:** Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, ensuring a seamless audit process and high levels of auditor satisfaction.

2. Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

• **Budget Ownership:** Design, review, and approve the company’s budget templates and targets.
• **Variance Analysis:** Partner with Department Heads to investigate significant budget-to-actual gaps, providing actionable recommendations to control costs.
• **Operational Coordination:** Facilitate a collaborative budget preparation environment across all plant departments.

3. Operational Control & Treasury

• **Internal Controls:** Supervise daily accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accruals, deferrals, and invoice processing.
• **Process Optimization:** Leverage **SAP FI/CO** to streamline financial processes and improve reporting speed.

4. Leadership & People Development

• **Team Management:** Lead a team of 10 (2 direct reports) focusing on motivation, performance management, and individual professional growth.
• **Training:** Identify skill gaps and ensure the team remains updated on the latest financial tools and regulations.

Performance Success Metrics (KPIs)

• **Reporting Speed:** Timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages.
• **Compliance:** Zero major findings in external audits; 100% accuracy in financial statements.
• **Efficiency:** Average turnaround time for invoice processing and bank reconciliations.
• **Development:** Percentage of team members completing annual training/certification goals.

Education & Certifications

• **Required:** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Engineering.
• **Preferred:** Professional certification (**CPA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA**) or an MBA.

Experience

• **Supervisory:** 5+ years in a managerial finance role.
• **Industry:** Proven track record in the **Manufacturing** sector within the **Middle East**.
• **Technical:** Advanced proficiency in **SAP FI/CO** is a mandatory requirement.
• **Local Knowledge:** Deep understanding of **Saudi tax laws** and business practices.

Core Competencies

• **Technical Excellence:** Deep expertise in financial accounting standards.
• **Leadership:** Ability to manage a diverse team of 10 and influence department heads.
• **Analytical Rigor:** A sharp eye for detail with the ability to see the "big picture" within the data.
• **Integrity:** Unwavering honesty and professional ethics in financial reporting.

Working Relationships

• **Internal:** Direct daily collaboration with the **CFO**, Financial Analysts, and Budgeting Specialists.
• **External:** Managing relationships with **External Auditors** and regional regulatory bodies.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience with SAP FICO ? if yes then only apply .
• Do you have experience with Manufacturing Industry preferably Steel ? please comment if you have steel industry experience ?