Finance Manager – Riyadh

Henkel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel seeks a skilled finance professional in Saudi Arabia to lead general accounting and tax operations in KSA, ensuring IFRS-aligned close cycles and strong internal controls.

The role requires extensive experience in GL, month-end close, and Saudi tax matters, with SAP expertise and a track record of process improvements within multinational manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead KSA general accounting activities (GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations).
• Ensure timely month/quarter/year-end closings per IFRS and Henkel policies.
• Own Saudi tax matters (VAT, withholding tax, CIT) and filings.
• Coordinate with ZATCA on queries, audits, and responses.
• Identify discrepancies, risks, and implement controls and mitigations.
• Support audits and collaborate with regional/global Finance teams and external advisors.
• Drive process improvement and SAP/ERP workflow optimization.

Skills

General accounting

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA (advantage)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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