General Accounting Manager

ELEVUS ‑ PEOPLE & BUSINESS RESULTS, LDA; Jizan; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm seeks a General Accounting Manager in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 5 years of managerial experience in finance, proficiency in SAP FI CO, and a solid understanding of Saudi accounting standards. Responsibilities include supervising financial operations, preparing periodic financial statements, and coordinating budgeting processes. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supervisory/managerial finance positions.
• Previous experience in the Middle East manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with Saudi tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervise financial analysis and budgeting activities.
• Ensure timely reports for the Chief Financial Officer.
• Review and approve company budget targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi and international accounting standards

Experience in SAP FI CO module

Supervisory experience in finance

Budgeting and financial analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in finance or accounting

Professional accounting certification (e.g. CPA, CA)

Job description

About the job General Accounting Manager

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, financial engineering or general Business Administration.
• Professional accounting qualification/certification e.g. CPA, CIMA, CA, ACCA or Masters in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields is preferred.
• Knowledge of Saudi and international accounting standards.
• 5+ years experience in supervisory or managerial finance positions.
• Previous experience of working within the Middle East in a manufacturing industry.
• Previous experience in setting up new processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with Saudi tax laws and business practices.
• Experience in SAP FI CO (Financial Accounting & Controlling) Module is required.
• Supervise financial analysis, budgeting and controller activities.
• Supervise the financial controller, analyst and budgeting activities focusing on the financial accounting activities performed.
• Ensure the Chief Financial Officer is provided with timely reports to enhance business decision making.
• Ensure periodic financial statements are submitted on time (income statement, balance sheet, changes in financial position) and all other financial highlights deemed essential to the management are noted.
• Review and approve the company's budget targets and templates.
• Analyze significant budget variances and investigate related spends with concerned department heads.
• Supervise the preparation of periodic bank reconciliation statements and provided assistance when needed.
• Liaise with the financial controller on the fulfillment of external auditors requests to ensure the letters utmost satisfaction and understanding of operations.
• Coordinate budget preparation with department heads to ensure smooth delivery of assignments and objectives.
• Ensure all accruals, deferrals and invoices are properly recorded.
• Monitor the Financial Accounting and Control team motivation levels and individual developments.