Finance Manager
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About the Role
Qanoniah, a leading AI LegalTech startup in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Finance Manager to build and own the finance function from scratch. The role involves hands-on accounting, compliance with Saudi regulations, financial modeling, and supporting fundraising.
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Responsibilities
- Build the finance and accounting function from scratch: structure, policies, systems, and workflows
- Own full cycle accounting: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month end/year end closing (IFRS)
- Ensure full compliance with ZATCA (VAT, e invoicing/Fatoora, Zakat), GOSI, Mudad, and WPS
- Build and own the financial model, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow/runway planning
- Track and report SaaS metrics: ARR/MRR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, churn, CAC, LTV
- Prepare investor ready financials and data rooms; support fundraising and due diligence
- Recruit, train, and lead accounting staff as the company grows
Requirements
- 5–8 years of combined accounting and finance experience
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
- SOCPA membership required
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Based in or willing to relocate to Makkah
- Deep knowledge of Saudi regulations: ZATCA, GOSI, and labor law payroll requirements
- Strong command of accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel/financial modeling
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About us
- Qanoniah is Saudi Arabia's leading AI LegalTech Startup, providing an AI Legal Assistant trusted by major enterprises and government entities.
The Role
- We're building our finance function from the ground up and looking for our first finance hire to own it. As Finance Manager, you'll be a hands on hybrid: closing the books yourself in the early days, building systems and processes, supporting fundraising, and eventually hiring and leading your own t
Key Responsibilities
- Build the finance and accounting function from scratch: structure, policies, systems, and workflows.
- Own full cycle accounting: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month end/year end closing (IFRS).
- Ensure full compliance with ZATCA (VAT, e invoicing/Fatoora, Zakat), GOSI, Mudad, and WPS.
- Build and own the financial model, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow/runway planning.
- Track and report SaaS metrics: ARR/MRR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, churn, CAC, LTV.
- Prepare investor ready financials and data rooms; support fundraising and due diligence.
- Recruit, train, and lead accounting staff as the company grows.
What We're Looking For
- 5–8 years of combined accounting and finance experience.
- Genuine strength in both hands on accounting and strategic finance.
- Proven experience as a first finance hire or building/scaling a finance function in a startup or SME is a strong plus.
- Deep knowledge of Saudi regulations: ZATCA, GOSI, and labor law payroll requirements.
- Strong command of accounting/ERP systems (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, NetSuite) and advanced Excel/financial modeling.
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; SOCPA membership required.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Makkah.
Nice to Have
- SaaS/subscription business experience, CPA/CMA/CFA/ACCA, fundraising or due diligence exposure, ERP implementation from scratch.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- A true founding finance role — build the function, then lead the team you hire
- A clear growth path to Head of Finance
- Direct exposure to the CEO and real influence on strategic decisions
- Front row seat to a fundraising journey at one of the region's most exciting AI startups
- Prime office in Makkah near Al Haram
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