Business Controller KSA

Stryker Group; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical devices sector seeks a financial professional to oversee accounting, compliance with Saudi tax laws, and financial planning. The role involves collaborating with third-party service providers and internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Candidates should have a strong educational background in finance or accounting and relevant experience in multinational organizations.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years experience in financial controlling or reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi tax laws and financial regulations.
• Ability to work with third-party service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi tax laws and regulations.
• Provide input for financial planning and annual budgeting.

Skills

Financial software proficiency

Tax compliance knowledge

Financial reporting

Cross-functional team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA/CMA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What You Will Do

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Partner closely with the third-party booking service company to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions and Liaise with the internal Financial Shared Service Center in Poland to coordinate financial operations, including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Oversee expense management, invoice processing, and journal entries to ensure all payments are made on time
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring timely submission of financial reports.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi tax laws, including VAT filing, Corporate Income Tax preparation, and Transfer Pricing invoice issuance.
• Work with tax advisors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate tax submissions and responding to audit queries.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Provide input and analysis for the yearly OPEX budget, sales forecasts, and financial planning updates.
• Monitor monthly accruals vs. forecast variances and provide insights for corrective actions.

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Support management in financial decision-making and work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.

What You Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, accounting, or reporting, preferably in a multinational organization. (Pharma or Medical devices industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Saudi local laws, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
• Experience working with third-party service providers for financial transactions and reporting.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in financial software (ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with financial shared service center operations.
• Arabic language skills