Finance and Accounts Officer

Corporate Research and Investigations; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance and Accounts Officer to ensure the financial integrity of the organization. This role involves overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, as well as managing payroll and accounts payable/receivable. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and compliance, with the ability to negotiate with vendors and reduce costs effectively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the financial success of the company and its subsidiaries, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in finance roles, especially in KSA and UAE.
• Strong background in financial control systems and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for the company.
• Prepare monthly payroll, invoices, and financial statements.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Payroll Management

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Vendor Negotiations

Financial Reporting

Cost Management

Financial Analysis

Compliance with Standards

ISO Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Job.

Position Overview:

The Finance and Accounts Officer at Corporate Research and Investigations Limited will be pivotal in overseeing and managing the financial health and integrity of the company and its subsidiaries, including the ABAC Center of Excellence Limited.

Key Responsibilities

Position holder will be responsible for;

1. Financial planning, development, and implementation of effective and efficient Financial Control, Policies, and procedures.
2. Preparation of periodical funds flow statements, budgets, sales forecasts, and business plans.
3. Preparation of invoices on a monthly basis and submission to clients.
4. Providing sales and receivable reports on a monthly basis to the CEO.
5. Preparation of payroll on a monthly basis.
6. Preparing a payable schedule monthly for payments.
7. Communicating, coordinating, and supervising the external audit of financial statements with auditors.
8. Recommending and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure adequate control over finance activities.
9. Ensuring accounting records and reports comply with regulations and policies.
10. Overseeing branch accounting and bookkeeping for CRI Limited and other regions.
11. Supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
12. Reviewing monthly expense reports.
13. Arranging financial audits and reviews as required.
14. Assisting in cost reduction by negotiating better terms with suppliers.
15. Overseeing office maintenance, including facilities and equipment management.
16. Administering office filing systems.
17. Adapting responsibilities as per company needs.
18. Following ISO standards, policies, and procedures.
19. Performing additional tasks assigned by management.
20. Contacting clients and sending reminders for timely payments.
21. Providing administrative support and managing queries.
22. Managing office stock and preparing expense and budget reports.
23. Organizing company records.
24. Recording sales receipts and depositing cash and checks.
25. Managing regional accounts teams and reporting monthly financials to the Group CEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA are highly desirable.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in a similar role, preferably with multiple subsidiaries in KSA and UAE.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong background in payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial control systems.
• Experience managing audits and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Success in cost management, vendor negotiations, and cost reduction.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, ERP systems).
• Understanding of financial reporting, tax regulations, and IFRS.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and budgets.
• Knowledge of ISO standards in financial processes.