Assistant Vice President - International Finance (Riyadh)

PJT Partners; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners in Riyadh seeks a qualified accountant to oversee financial operations in the Middle East. The candidate will partner with global corporate functions, manage compliance, and prepare management accounts.

The role requires 6-8 years of finance experience, predominantly in the Middle East, and proficiency in finance systems and treasury management. The position supports tax compliance across various jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of finance experience, including at least 4 years in the Middle East.
• General treasury management experience including cash flow forecasting and intercompany funding.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations in the Middle East region.
• Manage regulatory filings and ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L and balance sheet).
• Manage treasury operations and prepare cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent)

Experience managing banking relationships

Working knowledge of ZATCA, VAT, Zakat and UAE Corporate Tax

Proficient in finance systems (Workday, Oracle)

Advanced Excel skills

Fluent in English

Arabic language skills preferred

Self-starter with strong communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations in the Middle East region.
• Partner with global corporate functions (Compliance) and coordinate with the broader finance function (Tax, Equity, Policy, etc.).
• Manage the close processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Manage regulatory filings and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements such as the CMA and DFSA.
• Coordinate statutory audits and monitor IFRS and local regulatory developments across jurisdictions.
• Manage treasury operations, including supporting cash flow forecasts, intercompany funding, cross-border transfers and banking relationships.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L and balance sheet) and support management and operating committee reporting.
• Support tax compliance across the region, including VAT, ZATCA FTA Zakat, Corporate Income Tax and ZATCA e‑invoicing.
• Maintain relationships with business partners, external auditors, legal counsel and regulatory bodies in the region.
• Partner with colleagues across the global finance function on strategic initiatives, entity structuring and other ad‑hoc projects as the Middle East business evolves.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) with 6–8 years of finance experience, including at least 4 years in the Middle East.
• Experience managing banking relationships across KSA and UAE and general treasury management, including cash flow forecasting and intercompany funding.
• Working knowledge of ZATCA, VAT, Zakat and UAE Corporate Tax.
• Proficient in finance systems (Workday, Oracle or similar) with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in English required, Arabic language skills preferred.
• Highly motivated, commercially astute self‑starter with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across cultures and time zones.

JPT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws regarding providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.