Overview
Finance Specialist Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Adecco Careers
Our Client, a multinational manufacturing company, leader in their sector of activity is looking to appoint a Finance Specialist for a newly acquired entity in Jeddah. This is a strategic assignment to assess, analyse, structure and organize the existing finance and accounting function in compliance with local requirements and in line with the group / HQ standards.
This position will report to local Management as well as to HQ based in France.
The finance specialist will have to work with the existing finance team (team of
3) and ensure delivery of accurate financial information aligned to local requirements and as per group standards:
Organisation and Structure:
Assessing current finance and accounting structure
Redesigning accounting processes and rolling out control and policies as per group requirement
Designing reporting package aligned with local specificities and group requirements
Train and Manage Finance and Administration department by:
Ensuring compliance of accounting and reporting principles and processes with local GAAP procedures and Group reporting and procedures
Supporting and driving in the preparation, the analysis and justification of the P/L and balance sheet accounts every month
Responsible for cash management and treasury
Involved in pricing and costing strategies, inventory valuation: develop tools, monitor cost, provide financial analysis to support the business strategic decisions
Ensuring the timely production of accurate management, Group and statutory reporting
Ensuring the compliance of the entity with the Group Policies
Managing tax issues, ensuring the timely production of tax returns, payments and reporting
Training and developing existing team to deliver at the requested standard
Experience
Required:
University Degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years’ experience in a finance function / BIG 4 preferably within a multinational environment
Experience in reporting to a western head office
Experience in setting up or restructuring a small finance function
Experience in cost accounting and cash management (industrial / manufacturing environment)
Quality and
Skills Required:
Technical, organised, rigorous and process focused, ability to plan and anticipate
Highly developed analytical thinking abilities, conceptual and strategic work
Knowledge of local laws and tax regulations
Leadership skills and persuasive, team building/training skills
Confidence in decision-making, ability to make clear conclusions and express opinions
Strong personality with excellent communication skills
Business orientation
Title: Finance Specialist
Company: Adecco Careers
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst)
