General Ledger Director

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for managing the General Ledger function in line with accounting policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning


  • Contribute to the development of Accounting business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
  • Develop the operational plan for General Ledger in line with Accounting business plan and Finance and Administration strategic plan
  • Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of General Ledger goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans


Budget Management


  • Discuss General Ledger budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
  • Ensure effective utilization of General Ledger budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
  • Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for General Ledger and mitigates financial and operational risks


General Ledger


  • Maintain the general ledger system and ensure its optimization and efficiency in coordination with IT & Digitization function
  • Manage the development of financial statements, chart of accounts, financial position forecasts, and other reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Ensure support and direction and training are provided to other functions regarding accounting and closing policies and procedures, monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, efficient controls, and utilization of financial resources
  • Follow-up on General Court of Audit requests, and issue relevant financial statements accordingly
  • Ensure resolution of non-compliance cases resulting from audits/ General Court of Audit findings and enforce corrective measures to mitigate future risks and recurrence
  • Ensure that ZATCA’s general ledger is properly updated and reflects all transaction adjustments made in order to maintain a proper and clear system covering all modifications and updates
  • Manage periodic (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly) closing processes ensuring adherence to applicable policies and Ministry of Finance directions
  • Oversee periodic financial reports and ensure reported results comply with financial reporting standards


People Management


  • Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
  • Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
  • Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
  • Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values


Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent is required
  • Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent is preferred


Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies

Professionalism - Proficient

Operational Excellence - Proficient

Collaboration and Communication - Proficient

Accounting Standards and Practices - Advanced

Develop Teams - Proficient

Risk Assessment and Management - Advanced

Information Systems Knowledge - Advanced

Leading by Example - Proficient

Asset Management - Advanced

Strategic Thinking - Developing

Financial Reporting and Control - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient

Financial Planning and Analysis - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient

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