728 Finance jobs in Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the full-cycle AP process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor key AP metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems SAP S4
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with automation tools and digital workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the full-cycle AP process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor key AP metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems SAP S4
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with automation tools and digital workflows.

Role Purpose:

The Financial Reporting Supervisor is responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including conducting detailed Balance Sheet Reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness. This role involves analyzing significant variances, investigating unusual transactions, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The supervisor will also prepare financial reporting presentations for management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Lead monthly balance sheet reviews and coordinate quarterly reporting decks for senior leadership.
• Prepare direct and indirect cash flow statements, ensuring alignment with operational forecasts and treasury activities.
• Conduct comprehensive financial performance reviews and variance analyses against budget and prior periods.
• Coordinate and support external audit processes, managing audit requests and deliverables.
• Oversee the implementation of new IFRS standards and maintain up-to-date accounting policy documentation.
• Partner with FP&A to develop strategic forecasting models and support ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent financial reporting across business units (e.g., supply chain, commercial, logistics). Act as a finance liaison for ERP enhancements and reporting automation projects (e.g., SAP).
• Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and financial discipline.

Qualifications:

• 7–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years at a Big Four audit firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC). Must have strong exposure to complex accounting issues and financial statement preparation, supporting the review and validation of the company's financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

Job Description:

Hwadi Company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join its finance team in Riyadh. This key role ensures transparency, accuracy, and compliance in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in accounting and ERP systems, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in compliance with regulatory and internal standards

• Analyze financial data and provide valuable insights to support decision-making

• Utilize ERP systems effectively for accounting and reporting purposes

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes

• Coordinate with internal departments and external auditors as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting and financial reporting

Proven experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics

• Deep understanding of local and international accounting standards, especially IFRS

• Proficient in preparing financial statements and periodic reports

• Preference for candidates with experience in medium to large-sized organizations

Knowledge and skills:

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Arabic-speaking candidates preferred

• Ability to join immediately or within a short notice period

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the full-cycle AP process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor key AP metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems SAP S4
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with automation tools and digital workflows.

Role Purpose:

The Financial Reporting Expert is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting accurate financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local statutory requirements, and internal company policies. The role ensures transparency, reliability, and accuracy of financial data to support management decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of group/subsidiary financial reports.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into business performance and financial trends.
• Develop financial reporting templates and dashboards for management use.

Compliance & Audit:

• Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements (SECP, FBR, SBP, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to IFRS, company policies, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors, preparing necessary documentation and schedules.
• Support audit processes by ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Implement process improvements and automation in reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure data integrity within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Develop and update financial reporting policies, procedures, and best practices.

Collaboration & Advisory:

• Collaborate with tax, treasury, budgeting, and operational teams for reconciliations and accurate reporting.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.
• Act as a subject matter expert for financial reporting matters within the organization.

Education / Certifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced MS Excel skills.

Required Experience:

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, preferably in a multinational or large organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Team player with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

To lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures accuracy and timeliness of management reporting, drives financial discipline across all business units, and guarantees compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements (ZATCA, SOCPA). The role also plays a critical part in IPO readiness, private placement transactions, and supporting senior leadership with insights for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Develop and manage the company's annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Consolidate budgets across all business units and align them with corporate strategy.
• Provide variance analysis (budget vs. actual vs. prior year) with clear business insights.

• Drive cost control and efficiency initiatives through analysis and recommendations.

• Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs with executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS in all financial reports.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely submission of audited financial statements.

• Support the CFO and Financial Controller with board-level reporting requirements.

• Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with ZATCA, SOCPA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee financial policies, internal controls, and compliance procedures.
• Support IPO readiness activities including documentation, prospectus data, and disclosure compliance.

• Coordinate with external advisors (auditors, consultants, and legal) on financial compliance matters.

• Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor staff within the FP&A, reporting, and compliance teams.
• Ensure continuous development of team skills in IFRS, reporting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, ACCA) strongly preferred.

• Experience:

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, FP&A, and compliance.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Prior experience with IPO readiness or capital market transactions is a plus.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or Oracle preferred).
• Knowledge of business intelligence and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a strong advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills (English mandatory; Arabic is an advantage).
• Ability to influence and collaborate across business units.
• High attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Description

Prepare and assist in the preparation and initial review of the financial statements of entities administered by the Private Equity department in a timely, efficient and accurate manner adhering to the highest standards. More senior levels may also be expected to supervise and train junior staff.

ACCA / ACA / CPA /CIMA / Other equivalent

• Knowledge of regulatory issues, book-keeping
• Technical accounting knowledge (US /UK GAAP and IFRS)
• Ideally, knowledge of Guernsey Company Law

• Intermediate Excel skills (including Excel - Macro skills)
• Time Management & Organisational
• Working to Deadlines
• Accurate with attention to details
• Effective Communication skills (Verbal & Written)

Timetables:-

• Prepare and circulate accounts and tax timetables
• Support in planning activity of team Liaising with fund administrators
• Preparation and review of management fee calculations
• Advise on potential accounting issues & best practises

Client Reporting:-

• Critical background knowledge of entities worked on
• Effective communication with client, investors and other associated parties (based worldwide)
• Dealing with investor queries in an efficient and timely manner
• Issuing tax forms to investors prepared by client tax advisers
• Able to prepare and issue ad-hoc reports to client

Proforma Accounts:-

• Design proforma accounts, ensuring they are in accordance with appropriate regulations/standards
• Agree proforma with clients/auditors
• Maintain capital accounts for limited partnerships

Preparation of Accounts:-

• Liaising with other departments.
• Maintenance of client relationships
• Liaising re closing down of accounting periods
• Checking & maintaining ledger integrity
• Preparing standard accounts file
• Completion of appropriate checklists
• Liaising with auditors
• Preparing accounts for manager review/clearing points
• Sending accounts for inclusion in board packs
• Provision of information for US and UK tax returns

Bookkeeping / Cash Management:-

• Good understanding of bookkeeping including more complex transactions
• Understands cash management procedures for specific entities
• Able to check bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Able to check cash reports on a monthly basis

Calls/Distributions:-

• Understands the call/distribution process
• Able to calculate the call/distribution amounts for recommendation by client
• Liaises with client and investors regarding receipt/payment of monies
• Liaises with financial institutions receiving or making payment of funds
• Reviews and maintains records

Company Secretarial Knowledge:-

• Understands Company Secretarial Procedures
• Understands how to prepare and review Company Minutes
• Understands how to prepare and review Company Agenda

Transfer of Shares or Limited Partnership Interests:-

• Understands the process applicable to the entity
• Understands anti-money laundering regulations and how to maintain records

Compliance and Regulation:-

• Has an understanding of the main Guernsey legislation as it effects entities under administration i.e. Guernsey Company Law, POI and FNCC legislation.

• Experience in preparing accounts
• Experience in Funds/Private Equity
• Previous supervisory experience

Head of Financial Reporting & Control

Location:Riyadh, SA, 3734

Date Posted: 25 Aug 2025

Contract type:

Work Type: On-site

Part Time / Full Time: Full Time

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Head of Financial Reporting & Compliance's main responsibilities include leading the statutory and management reporting and controllership function ensuring accurate and timely reporting of all closing activities. Initiates and leads change and transformation of finance policies and procedures, designed to improve functional effectiveness, quality and standardization across the affiliate. Develop, set and maintain all necessary financial controls, alert systems and processes to ensure data integrity.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ownership and Accountability for the R2R, ensuring that effective R2R delivery is performed in the country, including an overall management of close, country and group reporting requirements in line with the Diaverum policies
• Ensure the integrity of the GL system, maintaining accurate and up-to-date entries for payroll, accounts receivable/payable, cash, depreciation, and other accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, manage physical count and provide comprehensive financial reporting packages.
• Maintain cost allocation keys, cost center structures, and budgetary control procedures, ensuring accurate transactional-level approvals and compliance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Oversee vendor management, insurance renewals, and general administration sourcing.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions and strategic planning. With cross-financial business partners, proactively contributing to the execution of corporate wide finance initiatives within the country
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and enhancement of PowerBi Dashboards and Reports for financial reporting and analysis.
• Being responsible for conducting country review of Balance Sheet with the Management team
• Assist the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with Business Planning & Control.
• Being the main point of contact for the Business Planning & Control Team with regard to Actual and Forecast comparisons where needed. Ensuring adequate and timely root cause analysis to understand problem drivers and implementation of necessary corrections and/or changes
• Escalation point of contact at country level, providing rapid resolution or escalation of all Global Accounting and Reporting critical issues impacting the business partners.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and support business development from a financial operations lens
• Accountability for the Statutory / Tax compliance commitment in the country for all the legal entities. Ensure compliance with IFRS, Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing regulations and corporate laws
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining accurate records and documentation, supporting internal and external audits. Supervising external audits and giving final sign-off to statutory accounts and financial statements
• Accountability for the Diaverum internal audits and controls. Develop and monitor internal controls to ensure data integrity and safeguard company assets.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, resource allocation, and continuous improvement within the finance function. Responsibility for ensuring policies and procedures are updated in response to changing environment and legislation
• Lead, support, and develop a team of accounting professionals by setting clear objectives, coaching performance, and driving development plans

Education:

• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience:

• Big Four background in audit or advisory followed by 5+ years of progressive finance experience ideally gained in an international-oriented & cross-functional environment.

Skills:

• Strong accounting background and a strong working knowledge of IFRS, local Saudi regulations, Tax, VAT and Transfer Pricing regulations, Saudi Local Content Score requirements
• Strong business acumen and broader business consciousness to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for business improvement.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and business partners effectively.

Languages:

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

IT Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems, proficiency in PowerBi, Microsoft Excel, and other financial tools.