Assistant Accounting Controller- Africa & Middle East

Guardian Industries; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Controller based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing financial oversight for multiple facilities across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and working cross-functionally with various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in finance and relevant accounting certifications, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a controller role.
• Background in accounting or finance is required.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial oversight of multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax laws.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Initiative

Advanced MS Excel

ERP & accounting systems

Education

CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification

Job description

Your Job

We are looking for motivated, self-driven candidates who can manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and continuously seek to improve processes. Working effectively with cross-functional teams, embracing change, and being adaptable is crucial for success. The position is based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Our Team

You will be part of a diverse, motivated team working within a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, respectful challenge, and humility—aimed at delivering superior results for both our internal and external customers.

What You Will Do

1. Reporting to the Regional Controller for AMEA, this position will be responsible for the financial oversight of multiple manufacturing facilities across the Middle East and Africa, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and accurate execution of controlling activities.
2. Work cross-functionally with multiple departments (operations, accounting, etc.), involve in month-end closing, and ensure the core monthly financial statements - B/S, P&L, CFS - are produced timely and materially correct in line with US GAAP and local accounting principles. Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly, and that any anomalies are promptly identified and reported.
3. Track, analyze, and report budget and profitability variance to the leadership team. Partner with different teams to obtain a reliable understanding of monthly business activity and events, provide support to the accounting team to accurately capture the activity into financials.
4. Drive/support successful execution of corporate transactions, business changes, and Treasury or Tax initiative execution e.g. dividends, new/repay loans, change in I/C setups, company structure changes.
5. Partner with the local compliance team to ensure an accurate local result is reported in the statutory financial statements (e.g., support during audit/review of FS mapping). Ensure the timely submission of local filings (WHT/VAT/CIT).
6. Ensure compliance with Zakat, VAT, WHT, and other regulatory requirements specific to Saudi Arabia, with a strong understanding of local tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards as governed by ZATCA and other regulatory bodies.
7. Coordinate the accurate and timely preparation of regulatory reports such as local content certification, ensuring full compliance with the requirements of local authorities and other relevant government entities.
8. Continuously seek and drive transformative improvements to organization, accounting processes, and system utilization for controlling activities (e.g., support on ERP implementation, overall process improvement, and application of internal financial controls), ensuring appropriate governance and follow-up on long-term open topics.

   Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

   1. Background in accounting or finance; CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred.
   2. Demonstrated years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3–5 years in a controller role.
   3. Excellent communication and presentation skills – the role will require regular interaction with the leadership team.
   4. Fluent in English.
   5. Hands-on experience with ERP & accounting sub-systems.
   6. Experience with advanced MS Excel skills (spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/analysis, and formula creation).
   7. Motivation and strong initiative to act independently.

   What Will Put You Ahead

   1. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage but not mandatory.
   2. Knowledge of financial/accounting regulations and tax laws in Saudi Arabia.
   3. Ability to work under pressure and as an individual contributor.

   At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

   Who We Are

   Guardian is a diversified global manufacturing company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with leading positions in float glass and fabricated glass products for commercial, residential, and transportation applications; automotive trim; and the distribution of building products. Through its research and development centres (Science & Technology Centre for glass and Advanced Development Centre for automotive), Guardian is at the forefront of innovation. Its automotive trim group, SRG Global, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of chrome-plated plastic parts for the automotive, commercial truck, and consumer goods industries. Guardian, its subsidiaries, and affiliates employ 18,000 people and operate facilities throughout North America, Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

   At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.