Finance Manager

Role and Responsibilities:

Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

Oversee preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

Oversee day-to-day Accounting and Finance operation that include general ledger postings, account payables, account receivables, balance sheet etc. ensuring strict compliance of company financial governance and internal controls.

Responsible for all Tax, VAT, and Zakat transaction and requirements in addition to communications with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority to answer questions and provide clarifications.

Audit accounts to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.

Coordinate with outside auditors and provide needed information for the annual external audit.

Generate audited financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, etc.) for the company and its subsidiaries/ sister companies.

Responsible for issuing Local Content Certificates, Zakat Certificates, VAT monthly reports and payments for the company and its subsidiaries/ sister companies.

Present recommendations to line supervisor on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.

Provide financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Ensures compliance with governmental requirements.

Perform any other duties as assigned by line manager.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized university.
2. Overall Professional experience 10 - 13 years in relevant industry experience/ exposure.
3. Previous experience in ORACLE Fusion – ERP.
4. Must be registered as a member in SOCPA.
5. Holds professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, etc.

Required Skills

1. Expert in IFRS especially (IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 10, IFRS-IAS 19).
2. Expert in Zakat & VAT regulations and standards.
3. Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
4. Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of reporting tools.
5. Strong quantitative abilities.
6. Able to solve complex problems.
7. Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships.
8. Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
9. High level of commercial acumen.
10. Advanced computer software skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and other accounting packages.
11. Results oriented, hands on, with high level of energy and commitment.