Finance Manager – Riyadh

Henkel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel in Riyadh is seeking a senior Finance professional to lead KSA general accounting and tax matters. You will manage GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely closes.

You will coordinate VAT, withholding tax, and corporate tax filings, acting as a key contact for ZATCA and audits. Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of progressive Finance experience, strong IFRS knowledge, SAP proficiency, and excellent stakeholder communication in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification is an advantage.
• Approximately 7-10 years of progressive Finance experience with strong General Accounting and Tax exposure.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead KSA general accounting activities including GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and controls.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in IFRS and local requirements.
• Own and coordinate Saudi tax matters: VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and filings.
• Act as Finance contact for ZATCA, coordinating queries and responses to authorities.
• Identify discrepancies, tax exposures, and compliance risks with mitigation controls.
• Support internal and external audits and collaborate with regional/global teams and external advisors.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of Finance processes, SAP/ERP workflows, and governance.

Skills

General accounting

Tax expertise

IFRS knowledge

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CMA)

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 7-10 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