Finance Manager (Arabic)

Inspire Selection; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG business in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a Big 4 accountancy training background and substantial experience in the FMCG sector. This role requires strong leadership, reporting skills, and fluency in Arabic and English.

Benefits

Car ownership required

Valid driving license required

Qualifications

• Must have completed accountancy training in Big 4.
• Experience leading a finance team in FMCG is required.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Controlling financial reporting and statements.
• Ensuring compliance with audit requirements (SOX).
• Managing departmental budgets and banking operations.

Skills

Accounting qualification obtained during Big 4 training

Minimum 5+ years in a Finance Manager/Controller role

SAP experience

Knowledge of SOX (beneficial)

Strong reporting skills

Leadership and management skills

Experience in a multinational environment

FMCG background (beneficial)

Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic

Tools

SAP

Job description

Inspire Selection is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a global FMCG business in Saudi Arabia. This is an excellent opportunity to add a reputable brand to your CV.

Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, your key responsibility will be overseeing Financial Accounting. The ideal candidate must have completed their accountancy training in Big 4 and possess experience leading a finance team within an FMCG company.

The main areas of responsibility include:

1. Controlling financial reporting and statements
2. Ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements (SOX)
3. Managing departmental budgets
4. Overseeing banking operations from the company's perspective
5. Establishing a clear accounting cycle
6. Setting reporting deadlines
7. Coordinating with external auditors
8. Managing banking relations

Language requirements: Fluent/Excellent in Arabic and English.

Additional requirements:

• Own a car
• Have a valid driving license

Job Skills:

• Accounting qualification obtained during Big 4 training
• Minimum 5+ years in a Finance Manager/Controller role
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of SOX (beneficial)
• Strong reporting skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Experience in a multinational environment
• FMCG background (beneficial)
• Strong character with a dynamic personality
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

About Inspire Selection:

We are a team of highly knowledgeable, professional consultants specializing in connecting talented individuals with the right opportunities. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and sourcing candidates of the highest calibre across sectors like HR, Admin, Banking, IT, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing. While our primary focus is in the UAE, we also serve other countries in the Middle East region.