Finance Chief (Qualified / Partly Qualified CA ,ACCA , CPA,CMA with bachelor degree)

MAPA Insaat; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Finance Chief to oversee financial operations, manage a team of accountants, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You will handle daily financial processes, support audits, and prepare financial reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside 5+ years of experience. Experience with SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related functions.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced level of English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project cash utilization and cash position reports.
• Monitor project budgets and analyze variances.
• Reconcile project bank balances daily in SAP.

Skills

Strong analytical thinking

Planning and reporting skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA qualified/part qualified

Tools

SAP

MS Office applications

Job description

About Us

At Mapa, we're a globally recognized engineering and construction company with a footprint that extends across three continents. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and relentless pursuit of quality and performance have set us apart as industry leaders. We're at the forefront of innovation in the engineering and construction landscape, redefining boundaries and consistently raising the bar for excellence.

Job Description

In Saudi Arabia, Mapa is seeking an "Finance Chief" to join our dynamic team. As an "Finance Chief", you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, assisting in payment processing cycle, cash, bank balance reconciliation and reporting, vendor and customer ledger reconciliation, leading a team of accountants. Your primary focus will be to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient financial reporting. Timely and accurate filing of VAT and corporate tax returns based on effective financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare , assist in the preparation of project cash utilisation and cash position reports.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and report to Finance Manager & CFO.
• Act as focal person for communication with bank on Letter of credit, securing bank guarantees extensions & update record in SAP.
• Perform project bank balance transfer, reconciliation on daily basis in SAP system and report on daily basis.
• Performing regular review of projects GLs / Vendors /bank and cash accounts for necessaary reconciliaton and correction.
• Collect, review, and process payment requests from projects.
• Execute and record financial transactions in SAP.
• Perform and report daily closing checks.
• Manage project financing processes and ensure proper planning and tracking of collection & payment flows.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
• Support in monthly VAT and customs reconciliation and submission.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, CA ,ACCA , CPA,CMA (qualified / part qualified)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related functions,
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications,
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and reporting skills,
• Team-oriented, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities,
• Advanced level of English is an asset.