Finance Manager Henkel Accounting & Finance 9 Oct · 21:16

AimGulf; Dammam; Sur place; SAR 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Henkel is seeking a Finance Manager to lead general accounting in KSA, ensuring IFRS compliance and robust financial controls. The role coordinates VAT, withholding tax, and corporate tax with ZATCA, while driving automation of SAP workflows across the finance function.

The candidate should have strong experience in multinational manufacturing environments and English fluency, with 7–10 years in finance and a CPA/ACCA/CMA as an advantage. Full-time, on-site in KSA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar.
• Professional qualification such as CPA/ACCA/CMA is advantageous.
• 7–10 years of progressive Finance experience with strong General Accounting and Tax exposure.

Responsabilités

• Lead KSA general accounting activities including GL, journals, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely month-, quarter-, and year-end closes per IFRS and local policies.
• Own Saudi tax matters including VAT, withholding tax, and CIT; coordinate with ZATCA.
• Act as Finance contact for tax queries, audits, documentation, and authorities.
• Identify discrepancies and risks; implement controls and mitigation measures.
• Support internal/external audits and collaborate with regional/global Finance and Tax teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of Finance processes and SAP/ERP workflows.

Connaissances

IFRS knowledge

Taxation (VAT/withholding)

SAP/ERP

Financial controls

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA advantageous

Outils

SAP

ERP systems

Description du poste

Henkel is looking for a Finance Manager to lead general accounting activities in KSA. This role involves overseeing financial controls, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local policies, and managing tax matters in coordination with ZATCA. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and automation of finance processes within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead KSA general accounting activities, including GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, balance-sheet reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in compliance with IFRS, local requirements, and Henkel accounting policies.
• Own and coordinate Saudi tax matters, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other applicable tax requirements, ensuring accurate and timely filings and payments.
• Act as a key Finance contact for ZATCA, coordinating tax queries, assessments, audits, supporting documentation, and responses to authorities.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, tax exposures, and compliance risks, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation measures.
• Support internal and external audits and collaborate with regional/global Finance and Tax teams, business stakeholders, and Big Four/external tax advisors when required.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of Finance processes, with a focus on strengthening SAP/ERP workflows, accounting efficiency, and financial governance.

Experience Required:

• Approximately 7-10 years of progressive Finance experience, with strong exposure to General Accounting and Tax.
• Previous experience managing or supporting tax audits, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities.
• Experience within a multinational, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is highly preferred.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Saudi Arabian taxation and ZATCA requirements, particularly VAT and withholding tax.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, stakeholder‑management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across local, regional, and global Finance organizations.
• Fluency in English.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Henkel operates consumer brands and industrial adhesive technology businesses. Its Gulf career opportunities include sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, research, digital, regulatory, human resources, and other professional functions.

Company Industry: Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)