Financial Operations Specialist

Salla; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Financial Operations Specialist. The candidate will manage cross-department financial operations, focusing on accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities include handling e-payments, coordinating with teams, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Full-time on-site work is required at the Makkah office.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting or financial operations.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial workflows.
• Good command of English both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-department financial operations ensuring smooth coordination.
• Handle e-payment transfers ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing financial activities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Coordination across departments

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite)

Jira

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are looking for a Financial Operations Specialist to join Salla’s Controllership Department, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. This role focuses on managing cross-department financial operations, ensuring smooth coordination between controllership, operations and other business units, and resolving manual or exceptional financial cases efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBLITIES

• Handle e-payment transfers ensuring accuracy, proper authorization and timely processing.
• Manage financial shipping operations that require manual action including weight corrections and COD settlements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Jira requests directed to the Controllership Department reviewing, assigning and following up until full resolution.
• Monitor and follow up on merchants’ activations with the responsible team to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Coordinate interdepartmental financial operations ensuring proper alignment between controllership, operations and product teams.
• Support in reconciling and validating financial data related to merchants, shipping and payment activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing financial and operational activities under the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting or financial operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivots, and data validation.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial workflows.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities with great attention to detail.
• Good command of English both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on-site full-time at the Makkah office.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Jira or other ticketing/issue-tracking systems.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite or similar).
• Exposure to e-commerce or SaaS financial operations is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.