Finance Analyst

Informa Group Plc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event organizer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial data collection and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting. Responsibilities include maintaining cost trackers, assisting with sales reports, and supporting month-end processes. The position offers a local relocation package and various benefits including medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Medical Insurance for you and your family

25 days annual leave

Remote working on Sundays

Working anywhere – 4 weeks every year

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Experience with basic financial reporting and analysis.
• Understanding of month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining cost trackers for assigned events.
• Help collect and organize data for the Weekly Sales Report.
• Support the calculation of Sales Commission figures.

Skills

Good quantitative skills

Developing analytical and presentation skills

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Basic understanding of data analysis

Strong attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

TM1

SAP

Job description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Over the next 12 months Tahaluf will scale to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Gov and Non Gov Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners don’t just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they’re also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Throughout 2023 and 2024 Tahaluf will build on its award-winning events; LEAP (www.onegiantleap.com ) and Black Hat Middle East (www.blackhatmea.com ), to launch new, largescale business-to-business events. From technology, real estate and food to pop culture, intermobility, beauty and beyond, Tahaluf will introduce a vibrant, varied portfolio of events, trade shows and conferences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Description

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting financial data collection, basic reporting, and providing analytical assistance to the Finance Business Analyst team.

Key Responsibilities:

The Finance Analyst is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

• Assist with maintaining cost trackers for assigned events and support reconciliation with approved budgets/forecasts
• Help collect and organize data for the Weekly Sales Report (WSR) to ensure timely and accurate circulation
• Support the calculation and verification of Sales Commission figures under supervision
• Assist the Finance Business Partner team with data gathering and initial analysis for Budget Packs and monthly forecasts
• Support the Management Accounting team with basic accruals preparation and month-end processes
• Help maintain financial reporting documentation and assist with Balance Sheet review preparation
• Support the credit control function by following up on outstanding payments and assisting with accounts receivable reporting
• Liaise with Global Business Services and Finance Shared Services to facilitate business processes such as O2C, P2P and R2R.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
• Part-qualified accountant (studying towards recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience with basic financial reporting and analysis
• Understanding of month-end processes
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Strong numerical aptitude with attention to detail
• Eager to learn with a proactive attitude
• Experience in a multi-currency environment would be beneficial

Skills & Abilities

• Good quantitative skills with ability to develop further
• Developing analytical and presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with willingness to learn Power BI and financial modeling
• Basic understanding of data analysis with eagerness to develop commercial acumen
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive approach to work with willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with financial systems, ERP’s (Oracle, TM1, SAP) .

Additional Information

What you will get

• Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Annual leave – 25days
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 4 weeksevery year

Local Relocation Package*

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family (up to a max of three children)
• 30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs

*If eligible

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