Finance Manager - Lead Regional Finance & Budgeting (MENA)

Mackenzie Jones Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones Middle East is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to be based in Khobar. The role will lead the development of a new regional finance team across the Middle East, overseeing budget planning, cash management and financial reporting.

You will liaise with auditors and bankers, implement procedures, and drive cost control while maintaining accuracy and integrity. Fluent English is required; Arabic skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid technical accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong judgment.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Maintain system of accounts and records on all transactions and assets.
• Implement accounting procedures and processes as identified by the Finance Director.
• Review Accounts Receivables/Payables and weekly payment runs.
• Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve within limits.
• Prepare Budgets, forecasts and financial reports regularly.
• Review reports and analyse projections of sales & operating income against actuals.
• Conduct cost-reduction opportunity reviews and evaluations.
• Manage the region's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring success.
• Develop external relationships with auditors, bankers and other contacts.

Skills

Solid accounting skills

Leadership & team management

English fluency

Arabic language skills

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Job description

Mackenzie Jones Middle East is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to be based in Khobar. The role will lead the development of a new regional finance team across the Middle East, overseeing budget planning, cash management and financial reporting.

You will liaise with auditors and bankers, implement procedures, and drive cost control while maintaining accuracy and integrity. Fluent English is required; Arabic skills are a plus.