Finance Manager – Riyadh

Henkel; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel in Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior accounting professional to lead KSA general accounting activities, ensure IFRS-compliant month-end and year-end closings, and manage tax compliance including VAT and withholding taxes.

You will coordinate with ZATCA and internal teams, implement controls to mitigate risks, and drive SAP/ERP improvements to strengthen financial governance. Fluency in English and 5–7 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification is an advantage.
• 5–7 years of progressive finance experience with IFRS and tax exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi taxes (VAT, withholding tax) and ZATCA.
• Solid financial controls, reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead KSA general accounting activities, including GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings per IFRS and Henkel policies.
• Own Saudi tax matters including VAT, withholding tax, and corporate income tax.
• Coordinate with ZATCA for tax queries, audits, and filings.
• Identify discrepancies and risks; implement controls and mitigations.
• Support internal and external audits with regional/global teams.
• Drive process improvements and SAP/ERP workflow automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

General accounting

Tax compliance

SAP / ERP

English fluency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA advantage

Tools

SAP

Job description

What You´ll Do

• 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

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Approximately 5-7 years of progressive Finance experience, with strong exposure to General Accounting and Tax. Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Saudi Arabian taxation and ZATCA requirements, particularly VAT and withholding tax. Previous experience managing or supporting tax audits, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience within a multinational, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across local, regional, and global Finance organizations.
• Fluency in English