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Job Description
Location:
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.
We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North
-South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.
Job Objective
We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Thales Team in Jeddah as Project Controller. They will support the Protective Systems (PRS) – Business Finance Manager in delivering high-level quality of service in order to manage and control critical contract with various leading customers, in accordance with general accounting / finance rules and Thales policies.
This role represents an excellent learning and growth opportunity for a finance professionals interested in working in a dynamic international environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Manage the financial activities of Security contracts.
Complete financial dashboards and cost control activities for Projects Attend project reviews and EAC/ETC review Complete financial requirements of on-going projects.
Ensure cash collections and invoicing cycle is optimized.
Perform monthly profit & loss closing activities by validating SAP closing data from projects sales, cost of sales, contract variances
Proactively take on administrative task for project such as timesheets
Tracking of the main project risks and opportunities
Participation in projects forecasts and budgets
Provide support for internal and external audits as needed.
Ad hoc deliverables occurring on finance requirements.
Assist in the implementation of IT tools and reporting techniques.
Interface with Financial Shared Services, including regular service reviews and quality of accounting information.
Work Experience Requirements
At least 5 years of experience with accounting in a commercial environment.
3 or more years of experience with Microsoft office product
Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Business Administration / Economics.
Preferred Skills
Motivated and sincere
Hands on with a willingness to learn and develop
Excellent team working skills with peers and cross functional teams
Ambition to develop to new roles in 2-3 years
Fluent in English and Arabic
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Title: Business/Project Controller
Company: Thales Microwave & Imaging Sub-Systems
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Category: Finance & Banking (Business Development)
