Accountant Finance - John Crane - Dammam

Smiths Group plc; Dammam; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc is seeking a skilled finance professional for a role focused on taxation and financial reporting in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries in SAP, managing VAT and WHT returns, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, have over 3 years of experience in financial roles, and be proficient in Arabic. This role emphasizes attention to detail and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Arabic (native).
• Proven experience (>3 years) in taxation and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of local taxation, IFRS, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit fixed monthly journal entries in SAP.
• Support month-end close activities and annual budget/forecast.
• Prepare monthly VAT and WHT returns on the ZATCA portal.

Skills

Financial reporting

Taxation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Fixed monthly journal entries – preparation and submission in SAP
• IFRS journals for monthly and quarterly lease accounting
• Prepare monthly working files for the rolling/spot forex deals
• Prepare monthly revaluation journals for outstanding forex deals
• Review and prepare journals for petty cash claims
• Support in the month end close activities & annual budget/forecast
• Ad‑hoc internal reporting (MCDR, weekly O&S, debtors reporting, etc)
• Manage and update the local fixed assets register in SAP and conduct annual fixed asset counts
• Liase with SSC during transition and support areas that will remain with the business

Taxation

• Prepare monthly input VAT workings and reconcile all input VAT GL‑s
• Prepare monthly WHT workings with all supporting documentation
• File monthly VAT and WHT returns on the ZATCA portal
• Prepare annual WHT working for the annual WHT return
• Prepare workings for annual CIT return for review with FC
• Communicate with ZATCA on both direct and indirect related queries in Arabic
• Work with both FC and MA on tax audits/assessment for CIT/VAT/WHT/customs

Compliance

• Monthly minimum controls assigned specifically as preparer in certain areas
• Preparation of annual CSA
• Support/participate in local content evaluation and audits
• Support/participate in annual statutory financial audits
• Support/participate in internal audits
• Support/participate in tax audit assessments
• Support the annual insurance questionnaire compilation
• Provide periodic information to the local statutory survey committees in Arabic

Process Improvement

• Continuously assess and enhance controls processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Work closely with divisional and group resources to develop automated solutions or reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking Arabic (native)
• Proven experience (>3 years) in taxation and financial reporting or a related financial role
• Strong understanding of local taxation, IFRS, financial analysis, and risk assessment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in using financial software, accounting systems (SAP)
• Advanced Excel knowledge and Power BI
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment
• Knowledge of relevant legal/tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to make data‑driven decisions
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.