Finance Manager

Mackenzie Jones; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education powerhouse seeks a seasoned Finance Manager in Khobar. This role involves developing a new finance team, managing financial systems, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong technical accounting skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Solid technical accounting experience.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and correct errors in financial documents.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage financial accounting and reporting systems.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Job description

My client, an international powerhouse in the education sector, has an immediate need for a seasoned finance manager to be based in their Khobar offices.

As part of the company's development, this growing region is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to play a significant role in the development of a new finance team in the Middle East region. The company values teamwork and being a people-based business, placing great importance on personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
2. Maintain the system of accounts and keep records of all company transactions and assets.
3. Implement accounting procedures and processes as identified by the Finance Director.
4. Review Accounts Receivables/Payables and oversee weekly payment runs.
5. Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
6. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports regularly.
7. Review reports and analyze projections of sales and operating income against actual figures.
8. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
9. Manage the region's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.
10. Liaise with auditors to ensure successful annual monitoring.
11. Develop external relationships with contacts such as auditors and bankers.

Language Requirements

English - Fluent / Excellent
Arabic - Very Good

Additional Requirements

Own a Car: Any
Have a Driving License: Any

Job Skills

• Solid technical accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Team player and a good leader.
• Results and task-oriented.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, honesty, and trustworthiness.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and react with discretion.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports in a timely manner.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of expertise in HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting, and Engineering recruitment. With a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we treat clients, companies, and candidates as individuals with unique needs.

We listen, learn, challenge, and advise, providing a service renowned for courtesy, consideration, and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries, and with regional expertise, we are the leading specialists in our field.

Our rapid growth is driven by our honesty, commitment, and results. We recruit in areas including Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting, and Engineering.