Financial Control Manager - Saudi national
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About the Role
Career Maker is seeking an experienced Financial Control Manager to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, governance, and compliance activities. The role requires strong technical accounting background, IFRS expertise, and experience managing core finance functions.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal policies
- Review and validate balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules
- Maintain effective financial controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of financial information
- Oversee financial close activities and resolve complex accounting issues
- Manage and oversee General Ledger operations to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead month end, quarter end, and year end closing processes
- Oversee Accounts Payable processes to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments
- Design, implement, and enhance financial controls, policies, and standard operating procedures
- Act as primary finance contact for internal and external audits
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent preferred
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, financial control, reporting, or related finance roles
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial, or large corporate environments highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation
- Advanced expertise in General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, payment controls, and vendor management
- Experience with fixed asset accounting and lease accounting
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial governance, and risk management
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent financial systems
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Financial Control Manager to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, governance, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining a strong internal control envi
Key Responsibilities – Financial Reporting & Control
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.
- Review and validate balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain effective financial controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
- Oversee financial close activities and resolve complex accounting issues.
General Ledger Management
- Manage and oversee General Ledger operations to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Lead month end, quarter end, and year end closing processes.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, impairments, and provisions.
Accounts Payable Oversight
- Oversee Accounts Payable processes to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
- Monitor accounts payable aging and liabilities in alignment with cash flow objectives.
- Ensure accurate accounting and disclosure of lease contracts.
- Review and approve high value and sensitive payments in accordance with delegated authority limits.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, tax requirements, and financial policies.
Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Design, implement, and enhance financial controls, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with delegation of authority frameworks and financial governance requirements.
- Act as the primary finance contact for internal and external audits.
- Coordinate audit activities, provide required documentation, and manage corrective action plans.
- Monitor and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Financial Governance & Risk Management
- Support the implementation of financial governance frameworks and best practices.
- Identify and assess financial risks related to reporting, liquidity, compliance, fraud, and controls.
- Ensure effective segregation of duties and authorization controls.
- Escalate significant financial control issues, governance breaches, and risk exposures.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Conduct budget variance analysis and provide meaningful business insights.
- Assist management with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Provide financial recommendations to support operational and strategic decision making.
Qualifications – Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are preferred.
Experience
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, financial control, reporting, or related finance roles.
- Experience within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial, or large corporate environments is highly preferred.
- Proven experience managing financial reporting, General Ledger, accounts payable, audits, and internal controls.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced expertise in General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, payment controls, and vendor management.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting and lease accounting.
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial governance, and risk management.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills.
- Experience coordinating internal and external audits.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent financial systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
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