Assistant Manager - Financial Analysis & Reporting

Lucy Group Ltd; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is looking for a finance professional with at least 10 years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial accounting, payroll management, compliance, reporting, and assisting in audit processes. Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills are essential for this role, along with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 10 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely & accurate financial information and reports.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual closure and preparation of management reports.
• Process the employee payroll on a monthly basis.
• Analyze data and file periodic VAT returns.
• Manage the yearly statutory audit process.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Eye for Details

Tech Savvy

Decisiveness

Analytical Thinking

Manage Deadlines

Methodical Approach

Accuracy

Effective Verbal & Written Communication

Innovation & Creativity

Commercial Awareness

Planning & Organizing

Maintain High Degree of Confidentiality

Education

Degree in recognized accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CMA)

Job description

Job Purpose

• Financial Accounting & Analysis
• To provide timely & accurate financial information and reports
• Payroll Administration & Management
• Assist the FM in all matters related to Compliance, Reporting and Audit

Job Dimensions

Number of Staff Supervised: Direct Reports: One

Key Accountabilities

• Monthly, quarterly and annual closure and preparation of management reports and financial statements are undertaken in a timely manner to meet strict group reporting deadlines. - Timeliness and accuracy
• In coordination with the FM preparation and analysis of periodic cash forecasts, exceptional reporting, inventory & general provisioning. - Timeliness and accuracy
• Process the employee payroll on a monthly basis and posting the same to appropriate general ledger accounts. - Timeliness and accuracy
• Analyzing the collated data and filing of periodic VAT return and in coordination with the FM liaising with the consultant wherever needed. - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance
• Controller and custodian of company’s GL and chart of accounts - Accuracy & correctness
• Collaborate with the FM in the detailing and data accumulation work for the preparation of monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets by extensive excel based analytical reporting including dashboards. - Timeliness and accuracy
• Work alongside the FM for any ad-hoc deliverables to support both internal and external financial and analytical reporting requirements. - Timeliness and accuracy
• Collaborate with the FM in managing the yearly statutory audit process by preparation of schedules and coordinating with the auditors for smooth completion of audit. - Timeliness and accuracy
• Assist the FM in ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements and the ongoing development and implementation of internal controls and procedures across the business. - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with the FM in liaising with the AX team for any AX related requirements as and when the need arises. - Value Addition to the existing process
• Managing and mentoring the accountants

Job Context

The position is responsible to:

• • Participate as a finance stake holder for the business in cross functional teams.
• • Work well with stakeholders as well as with a variety of people and personality types.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

• Degree in recognized accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CMA)
• Minimum Experience: 10 years in a similar role

Job-specific Skills

• Financial Acumen
• Eye for Details
• Tech Savvy
• Decisiveness
• Analytical Thinking
• Manage Deadlines
• Methodical Approach
• Accuracy
• Effective Verbal & Written Communication
• Innovation & Creativity
• Commercial Awareness
• Planning & Organizing
• Maintain High Degree of Confidentiality

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity & Ethics
• Self-Motivation
• Teamworking
• Agility & Adaptability
• Cultural Intelligence
• Engaging & Developing People
• Interpersonal sensitivity