Career Opportunities: Finance Policy & Regulatory Compliance Manager (Corporate) (86255)

Almarai; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Saudi Arabia seeks a head for its finance unit. The ideal candidate will oversee the Finance, Planning, and Procurement processes, offering consultancy to management and supporting statutory reporting. Candidates should have a business degree, be a qualified chartered accountant, and possess a minimum of 6 years experience in a Big 4 auditing firm. An understanding of international accounting standards and significant interpersonal abilities are essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in a Big 4 auditing firm at Manager level.
• Strong commercial experience in previous roles.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Head a business unit responsible for Finance, Planning and Procurement processes.
• Provide consultancy to management and support for statutory reporting.

Skills

Financial Accounting knowledge

International Accounting Standards

Standard corporation tax concepts

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

Man-time management skills

Interpersonal abilities

Change adaptability

Education

Business Degree

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company ranked as #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is the market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion in 2024. An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets has created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering the group’s growth plans.

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To head a business unit which is the custodian of quality for the Finance, Planning and Procurement processes in the company. This is performed by providing consultancy to management in their day to day activities as well as at a strategic level. To provide the Head of Finance with technical accounting support in relation to the statutory reporting requirements of a public company.

ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Business Degree
• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Professional Experience: Minimum 6 years experience in a Big 4 auditing firm, preferably at Manager level for at least one year, and demonstrate sound commercial experience in previous work.

COMPETENCIES

• Very strong technical Financial Accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards
• Very strong knowledge of standard corporation tax concepts
• Competent in operating Microsoft Office applications and experienced in SAP
• Multi‑skilled, open to change and developmental initiatives
• Strong knowledge in accounting concepts and business awareness
• Significant man‑time management skill
• Experience in training and developing subordinates
• Experience in setting up systems and controls
• Ability to prioritise work and deliver under pressure
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment
• Flexible and strong interpersonal abilities with effective communication across diverse professional disciplines and nationalities
• Well organised and capable of working on multiple tasks simultaneously