Finance Control Manager

Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO); Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major dairy company in Jeddah seeks a finance lead experienced in SAP implementation. The role involves driving compliance and optimizing financial processes across the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a CPA/CA certification, and 5–8 years of relevant experience. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance lead in the SAP implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for optimized processes.
• Provide expert input on SAP Financial modules.

Skills

SAP Financial modules expertise

Project management

Internal controls knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Act as the finance lead in the SAP implementation, ensuring finance requirements are fully captured and translated into system design.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, consultants, and business stakeholders) to ensure end-to-end finance processes are aligned, optimized, and future-ready.

Drive the embedding of internal controls into system design and processes to ensure compliance with SOX, audit, and internal control frameworks.

Provide expert input on SAP Financial modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets (FA).

Champion process automation, simplification, and digitalization across finance operations.

Validate system configurations, participate in UAT, and support training and change management for finance teams.

Support data migration activities ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CA or equivalent preferred.

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, including Big 4 public accounting experience.

Hands-on experience with SAP implementation projects (S/4HANA preferred).

Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting frameworks.

Proven ability to manage projects, work cross-functionally, and deliver in complex transformation environments.

Deep expertise in core finance processes: GL, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.

Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and system optimization.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Structured, organized, and strong sense of following procedures
• Proactive
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and priorities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Well-developed documentation skills and attention to detail without losing the bigger picture