Finance Specialist

Merck Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Finance Specialist who will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, tax activities, and coordinating financial reporting closure. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 7-8 years of relevant experience, preferably within multinational corporations. Candidates must possess strong data analytics skills and proficiency in tools such as SAP S/4HANA and Excel, alongside excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of experience in accounts receivable, tax, and reporting, preferably in an MNC.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivables and cash collection.
• Prepare information for tax consultants and review monthly VAT & WHT returns.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Finance Specialist

Your role:

As a Finance Specialist at our company in Saudi Arabia, you will report to the Head of Finance Saudi Arabia, Egypt & North-West Africa and will be responsible for accounts receivable, tax, and coordinating closing and reporting activities for Saudi Arabia.

Your Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor accounts receivables and cash collection.
• Manage credit limits in collaboration with SNO, Commercial & GES team.
• Support incoming and outgoing intercompany cross charges.
• Monitor transfer prices quarterly with Group tax.
• Prepare information for tax consultants and review monthly VAT & WHT returns.
• Support and partly coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting.
• Assist auditors in conducting internal and external audits.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Coordinate Internal Control System activities.
• Review and update SOPs.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of monthly and annual tax returns.
• Assist in special projects, ad hoc analysis, and tasks as needed.
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and tax advisors.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 7-8+ years of experience in accounts receivable, tax, and reporting, preferably in an MNC.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is desirable.
• Strong data analytics skills, including proficiency in Excel, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to interface effectively with all management levels.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

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