Our client is a global leader within the synthetic manufacturing industry, and has a presence for the products and markets that they cover. They are seeking to expand their management and are looking for a Finance Manager to lead their operational finance function and team, for their KSA office, based in Jeddah.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established and growing company, providing high quality materials to the customers, with a strong focus on sustainability and excellence across the world. The client works on a large global scale, covering the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Description

* Booking and recording of all financial transactions in line with budgetary ownership by entity and BU, internal policies and controls and IFRS
* Execution of all treasury operations (payables, collections, credit control & insurance, documentary credit, financial guarantees and other instruments, bank funding, cash management & pooling) in support of all departments / entities requirements and to fulfil the Group's commercial and funding obligations
* Monthly cash flow planning and forecasting to ensure liquidity is always adequate and at the right cost to support the Group's current and future needs.
* Actively manages and services bank debt / funding portfolio through review, forecasting and planning of operating & financing cash flows and tracking KPI performance vs. covenants
* Supports the CFO to develop the Group funding strategy and capital structure and to secure the right bank facilities to optimise Group financing costs
* Preparation of KSA fiscal reporting (VAT, Zakat) to ensure financial compliance with the law and the company's policies
* Leads and develops the finance operations team
* Oversees and develops policies, systems, processes & procedures to enhance the business control environment, incl. the Group finance IT systems and controls and their continuous improvement to drive further process efficiency
* Key relationships with banks, statutory auditors, Credit insurers & tax advisory
* Supports HR & serves Group employees with the review and disbursement of the monthly payroll, business expenses and other reward mechanisms

Job Offer

* An attractive and competitive salary
* Local benefits: medical insurance, annual air tickets, visa
* Join a well-established and global organisation
* Directly reporting to the CFO based in Jeddah

Requirements

* Around 8+ years of experience in within the accounting function
* 5+ years in mid-level finance leadership role (people management is essential)
* International accounting qualification is required: CA, ACCA, or CPA.
* Manufacturing industry is mandatory
* Strong understanding in KSA systems and portals is necessary, along with have experience with local taxation and banks is necessary
* Background in Reporting and Consolidation, Accounting, FP&A, Controlling, investment appraisal, Business Controls and Treasury Management