Head of Finance

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Head of Finance - KSA

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Technical, personnel and operational management of Apex's Finance function
• Take a lead role in building and developing a fit-for-purpose Finance team;
• Will work with the Financial Controllers, MDs, COO and Regional Heads to ensure
  
  

financial information is appropriate for managing the business, its risks and P&L

performance.

• Supervise, co-ordinate and execute on the drafting and completion of the annual reports
  
  

and accounts.

• Supervise and complete the required reporting to the regulatory authorities.
• Preparation of ad-hoc disclosures to the supervisory authorities in consultation with the
  
  

respective management board;

• Be the contact in case of accounting and valuation issues, and complex VAT questions;
• Ensure departmental procedures are established and regularly maintained; and that
  
  

reporting deadlines are met.

• Review and assess the processes within the finance function to seek out process
  
  

improvements to ensure best practice is implemented with efficiencies.

• Control the timely and accurate input of static data;
• Continual involvement in the Financial elements of new projects;
• Act as contact person for auditors, tax consultants and supervisory authorities. Liaise with
  
  

Auditors on any challenges which occur in the reporting process.

• Manage and work with a series of senior stakeholder and the senior management team. In
  
  

particular support the decision makers in KSA multi-year planning, capital planning,

budget balance sheet, derivation of P&L planning;

• Team management including objective setting, review and ongoing personal development;
• Prioritise resource requirement within each team and ensure effective training and stable
  
  

performance;

• Liaise closely with the Regional Head of Finance and the other Regional Finance Heads in
  
  

the Middle East;

• Liaise with business lines and support departments to align and ascertain their requirements
• Oversee annual FATCA & CRS returns jointly with Head of Compliance.
• Monitoring of fees receivable ensuring invoicing are fully compliance with the ZATCA
  
  

requirements.

• Oversee relationship with outsourced providers and third parties.
• Assist other Middle East Apex entities (other than KSA) as may be required in day-to-day
  
  

functions to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

• Draft, prepare and present Board and Committee documentation for the required
  
  

corporate governance as needing in KSA and within Apex Group.

• Execute the day to day financial recording keeping and finance function activities for the
  
  

new business/s in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Prepare and complete monthly management accounts and share all required figures to
  
  

Group Finance as necessary for APEX Group Reporting.

• Participate in recruitment and work allocation of functionalfinance activities to team
  
  

members as the office in the KSA is established.

• Be trained on and become familiar with all Apex systems
• Prepare finance reports and present to Board
  
  

Skills Required:

• University degree in finance, accounting or related field;
• Accounting designation (CA/CPA or equivalent);
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in financial services
• Strong proven previous experience of leading and managing teams also remotely and
  
  

working in an international environment;

• Fully conversant in IFRS and GAAP;
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the different time zones and cultures;
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English with the ability to
  
  

communicate effectively with all levels of staff in the organisation;

• Reliable, committed, supportive and acts in a professional manner;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst delivering to a high standard;
• Excellent IT skills, e.g. Workday, Prophix, Financial Force, Blackline are an asset.
  
  

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Benefits As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development. Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.