Financial Controller

Americana Foods; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Foods is seeking a dynamic Finance Controller to oversee AR/AP/GL/Tax and compliance, supporting strategic decision-making for the Frozen Solutions unit. The role requires leadership of the finance team, ensuring IFRS/SOCPA alignment and timely closing, while coordinating audits and regulatory filings.

Key focus areas include cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and driving process improvements through ERP, Power BI, and modern planning platforms within a Saudi entity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Controlling, ideally within the MENAP region.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial statements comply with local regulations (e.g., CT, VAT, WHT) and international standards like IFRS or SOCPA.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory filings
• Prepare board meeting financial materials
• Monitor budget performance using variance analysis.
• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts and working capital requirement
• Liaise with external vendors e.g. Insurance, suppliers finance teams, local banks on matters related to Saudi entity
• Monitor the compliance of 3rd party suppliers to contractual obligations in terms of service receipts, payments, commissions etc.
• Review all external payments with head of AP including LC and BG processes
• Review and improve policies related to 3rd parties suppliers of labor, goods and services in terms of contracts, purchase orders, receipts of goods/services and payments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CMA/CPA preferred

Job description

Americana’s Frozen Solutions unit is seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance controller to managing AMF Financial operations including AR/AP/GL/Tax/Compliance and supporting decision-making.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure financial statements comply with local regulations (e.g., CT, VAT, WHT) and international standards like IFRS or SOCPA.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory filings
• Prepare board meeting financial materials
• Monitor budget performance using variance analysis.
• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts and working capital requirement
• Liaise with external vendors e.g. Insurance, suppliers finance teams, local banks on matters related to Saudi entity
• Monitor the compliance of 3rd party suppliers to contractual obligations in terms of service receipts, payments, commissions etc.
• Review all external payments with head of AP including LC and BG processes
• Review and improve policies related to 3rd parties suppliers of labor, goods and services in terms of contracts, purchase orders, receipts of goods/services and payments.

Process Improvements and Systems

• Utilize financial systems and tools to streamline operations.
• Update and maintain accounting manuals and SOPs.
• Embrace emerging technologies like AI for better financial analysis
• Leverage ERP systems, Power BI, and planning platforms to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team. (AR, AP, Compliance, GL)
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute heavily to Finance team learning and development
• Active contribution to Saudization.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal Communication: Finance Directors, Finance Team Members, Sales & Supply Chain Function Leads, Legal

External Communication: ERP teams, Universities for Talent development

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Controlling, ideally within the MENAP region