We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Financial Controller for a prominent and leading company in the areas of operation and maintenance and total facilities management
Work Location: Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, managing cost control, and supporting the financial stability of the organization. The role plays a key part in budgeting, project financials, compliance, and strengthening internal controls—especially within contracting and O&M environments.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and project accounting.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor and control costs related to contracting and O&M projects, ensuring accurate job costing and profitability analysis.
- Support project managers in budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial tracking for ongoing contracts.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and IFRS.
- Prepare periodic management reports, financial analyses, KPIs, and dashboards for the CFO.
- Manage audits, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure proper documentation.
- Oversee revenue recognition for government and private contracts in line with regulations.
- Ensure compliance with Zakat, VAT, WHT, and other regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with treasury on cash flow planning and payment management.
- Support ERP processes, ensuring accurate financial data entry and system integrity (Dynamics 365 is preferred).
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Supervise and develop the accounting team, ensuring high accuracy and strong performance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA are an advantage.
- 7–12 years of finance/accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in contracting, O&M, facilities management, or construction is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of project costing, revenue recognition, and contract financials.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Saudi financial compliance regulations.
