Accountant Controlling

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Riyadh is seeking a financial professional to assist with financial policies and reporting. The role involves managing credit control and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates should have finance qualifications or substantial experience in relevant roles. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience in finance-related roles.
• Knowledge of financial ledgers and reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare period-end financial reconciliations.
• Assist with production of financial reports and taxation workings.
• Ensure adherence to financial coding and classification.

Skills

Financial systems implementation

Credit control processes

Financial reporting

Education

Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, ACMA, or similar

Job description

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: 06

Location: RIYADH

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 20/11/2025

JOB PURPOSE

The Job Holder is responsible for assisting the Snr Financial Accountant with the implementation of appropriate Finance policies and procedures, covering inputs to the books of prime entry, customer credit control and making timely payments to vendors & employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Snr Financial Accountant with all matters relating to implementation of financial systems, finance policies and processes, as required
• Ensures the integrity of the financial ledgers by preparing period-end Debtor and Creditor Control Accounts and reconciliations for review by the Snr Financial Accountant
• Assists the Snr Financial Accountant with production of period-end (Flash / Hyperion) and annual (Statutory) financial reports and taxation workings
• Makes / supervises transactional inputs to the books of prime entry and ensures they adhere to policy and are properly authorised, coded and classified
• Carries out credit control processes and prepares reports, as directed by the Senior Financial Accountant, to ensure that payments are received in accordance the time limits specified in terms of trading
• Prepares reports, as directed by the Senior Financial Accountant to ensure that payments to vendors and employees are made in accordance with available funding and the time limits specified in terms of trading and published expense payment policies, respectively
• Assists the Snr Financial Accountant with ensuring the existence and maintenance of all financial accounting related Process documentation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, ACMA, or similar or 5 years relevant experience

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.