Financial Controller

Antal International; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International in Saudi Arabia seeks a Financial Controller with deep agricultural/farm sector experience to lead financial control and reporting for Al Qasim operations, including budgeting, treasury, and compliance.

You will oversee monthly closings, rolling forecasts, cost control across farming, processing, packing, storage, and export activities, and ensure asset protection while supporting sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in financial control or senior finance roles.
• Experience in agriculture, dates, food production, FMCG, or manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong ERP/accounting systems experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes with departments.
• Monitor costs across farming, processing, packaging, storage, and logistics to improve profitability.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, and working capital ensuring liquidity.
• Design and improve internal controls and compliance programs.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP/Accounting software

Job description

Financial Controller – Agricultural/ Farm Background – Al Qasim, KSA

Our client, one of the most reputed producers of Dates in Saudi Arabia is looking to hire a Financial Controller based in Al Qasim, KSA.

Budget: SAR 30K – 35K + Benefits

The Financial Controller will lead and oversee the company's financial control, accounting, reporting, budgeting, treasury, cash-flow management, and financial compliance activities. The position will provide accurate and timely financial information to management, strengthen financial controls, safeguard company assets, and support profitable and sustainable growth across farming, processing, packing, sales, and export operations

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting.
• Review the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, fixed assets, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate budget preparation with all departments.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and periodic financial projections based on operational and commercial performance.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Monitor and analyze costs across farming, harvesting, processing, packing, storage, logistics, and other operational activities.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital

• Oversee cash-flow planning, forecasting, and monitoring to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, customer credit exposure, and overdue balances.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Inventory, Fixed Assets & Operational Controls

• Oversee financial controls relating to inventory, including raw materials, agricultural inputs, harvested dates, packaging materials, finished goods, and other stock.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with substantial experience in financial control or a similar senior finance role.
• Experience in agriculture, dates, food production, FMCG, manufacturing, or another operational business environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong ERP/accounting-system experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent Arabic and English.