Accounting & Control Manager

Parker Connect; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced accounting professional in Jubail, KSA. The role involves managing accounting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, and leading a finance team. Candidates should hold a degree in commerce with accounting, possess at least 5 years of accounting experience, and have strong skills in IFRS and US GAAP, along with excellent English proficiency. This position offers competitive benefits and allowances.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years accounting experience, including 2+ in a leadership role.
• Previous working in multinational organizations preferably in the same industry, or a prior Big 4 experience.
• Excellent command of English language.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting, controlling and reporting activities.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance KSA to develop and maintain a sound internal control system.
• Prepare monthly variances analysis and forecast, and annual budget.

Skills

Strong accounting experience

Good knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

Ability to perform month-end and year-end close

Education

Bachelor of commerce with accounting degree

Qualified accountant CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Purpose of the position

• Manage the accounting, controlling and reporting activities.
• Be a business partner to Operations and Business Management to support the decision‑making process.

Principal responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounting information in line with accounting policies, procedures and IFRS.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance KSA to develop and maintain a sound internal control system.
• Responsible for the implementation of changes to controls and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company finance function.
• Prepare Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations and implement corrective actions to improve the accuracy and completeness of the company financial data.
• Ensure the company is in compliance with the local tax regulations: VAT, WHT, and income tax.
• Prepare monthly variances analysis and forecast, and annual budget.
• Partner with Operations and Business Management by providing insightful analysis and identifying risks to the company performance.
• Interact with external and internal auditors.
• Conduct special projects as assigned by Head of FiCo KSA.

Required critical behaviors or competencies

• Able to demonstrate leadership of the finance function.
• Able to prepare proposals to the Senior Management regarding financial implications of proposed tactical plans and suggest recommendations to mitigate performance risks.
• Able to participate with other Managers to achieve the company plan and objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Required key skills (functional/technical)

• Strong accounting experience: general ledger, AR, AP, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and accounts reconciliation.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Must be able to perform month‑end and year‑end close and reporting activity without direct supervision from the Head of FiCo KSA.

Required qualifications/experience

• Bachelor of commerce with accounting degree.
• Qualified accountant CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent.
• Must have 5+ years accounting experience, including 2+ in a leadership role.
• Previous working in multinational organizations preferably in the same industry, or a prior Big 4 experience.
• Excellent command of English language.
• Excellent & powerful MS office experiences specially MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power point.

Benefits + allowances LOCATION JUBAIL KSA