Director Support | Saudi Arabia

Umdasch Group Ventures; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company in Riyadh is seeking a Director Support to guide financial operations and lead the finance team. This role requires a skilled finance professional with extensive management experience and a strong understanding of the construction industry. The Director will work closely with the Managing Director to drive business performance, implement strategies, and ensure compliance. Applicants should possess a relevant degree, proficiency in financial software, and strong leadership skills, ready to thrive in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar management role.
• Expertise in controlling, financial analysis, and business planning.
• Strong qualitative abilities including analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance, Accounting and CCM team.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director.
• Manage accounting operations including Billing and A/P.
• Ensure quality control over financial reporting and transactions.
• Create and implement KPIs for the team based on targets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business planning

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP FI and CO modules

Job description

Company Description

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 54 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 8,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

Propelled by the direction of its national leadership, Saudi Arabia continues to be an epicentre of regional construction thanks to its various mega projects including NEOM and the Red Sea Development. Focused on tech, Saudi Arabia is also pioneering new on‑site standards, most recently by making the Red Sea Project the Middle East’s first 5G enabled construction zone.

As part of the ongoing growth and expansion of our company in Saudia Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, Doka is actively seeking a career‑driven Director Support to join its team at the office in Riyadh. We’re looking for a professional and experienced individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is keen to be accountable and deliver results. If you’re a seasoned finance professional with a passion for IT who possesses strong business and financial acumen, we would like to hear from you.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be an accountable and integral member of the Country Management Team, driving and implementing the strategy as well as ensuring profitability and performance. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and reliable individual who is eager to play a pivotal role in shaping the business and is an inspiring leader and role model for their multicultural team.

Job Description

• Lead, manage and develop the Finance, Accounting and CCM team as well as the IT function, ensuring a high level of cooperation and cross‑functional support to all other departments as well as the regional and HQ teams
• Serve as a strategic sparring partner and advisor to the Managing Director, with a strong focus on financial sustainability, risk management, and emerging business trends.
• Demonstrate strong cultural awareness with the ability to integrate effectively into a highly diverse team.
• Play an active role in the country management team
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition and Collection
• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes
• Coordinate the preparation of all regulatory reporting and compliance with local government requirements, rules and regulations as well as tax filings
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and financial forecasts
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage the full CCM process, including dunning process and ageing analysis including risk management
• Ensure all processes within the organization are set‑up and maintained with sound internal controls and in line with relevant Doka Standards (where applicable)
• Implement the controlling standards and continuously improve the controlling processes in the country
• Plan and execute regular audits to assure compliance with the standards and continuous improvement of the processes – in all departments based on WI/PI
• Plan cash flow effectively to ensure self‑sufficient funding of the country organisation
• Act proactively as a business partner and commercial consultant of the management
• Prepare analyses, provide recommendations and significantly contribute to the improvement of the financial performance
• Act as Compliance Ambassador for all relevant entities, ensuring integrity and compliance with our internal Code of Conduct at all times in collaboration with the Compliance Department in HQ
• Create and implement KPIs for themselves and their team, based on agreed targets, ensuring achievement
• Develop and support the finance & controlling team, driving their development and coaching to foster a high‑performance culture
• Acting as an inspiring role model, consistently embodying and representing Doka’s strategy, values, leadership culture, and code of conduct
• Driving and executing Doka's vision and strategy, including continuous improvement and development
• Develop proactive adjustment and early‑action plans to address potential economic changes.
• Communicate with adapting style and approach to suit different audiences and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, and/or related disciplines
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar management role, demonstrating expertise in controlling, financial analysis, and business planning as well as supervising IT
• Profound knowledge of relevant financial and accounting standards
• Thorough commercial understanding and experience in the formwork, construction or building material industry, preferably with exposure to rental business models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills and SAP FI and CO modules, ideally SAP S4 HANA
• Receptive mindset and enthusiastic curiosity towards IT including innovative AI tools and technologies
• Strong qualitative abilities, including analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills, along with effective problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey information concisely and clearly to various internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills, adept at managing diverse teams and delivering results
• High integrity and work ethic
• Flexibility to travel within KSA, Bahrain and Egypt
• Excellent proficiency in English