Business Controller KSA

What You Will Do

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Work closely with the local bookkeeping service provider to ensure all vendor invoices, expense claims, and accounting entries are accurately recorded and categorized in a timely manner.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and payment processing through the bank portal to ensure timely and compliant disbursements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process by reviewing journals, accruals, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reports.
  
  

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi tax regulations, including accurate VAT filing, Corporate Income Tax returns, and Transfer Pricing documentation and invoice preparation
• Coordinate with tax advisors and internal teams to submit timely tax returns and address any queries from tax authorities, ensuring all required documentation is properly maintained
  
  

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Provide input and analysis for the yearly OPEX budget, sales forecasts, and financial planning updates.
• Monitor monthly accruals vs. forecast variances and provide insights for corrective actions.
  
  

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Support management with financial decision-making by providing accounting-based insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reflection of business activities.
• Work on continuously improving processes and local adherence to global policies and procedures.
  
  

What You Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, accounting, or reporting, preferably in a multinational organization. (Pharma or Medical devices industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Saudi local laws, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
• Experience working with third-party service providers for financial transactions and reporting.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in financial software (ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with financial shared service center operations.
• Arabic language skills
  
  

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.