Regional Accounting Controller - IFRS & R2R Lead

Philips Health Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PHILIPS HEALTH SYSTEMS in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Controllership leader to own the regional close and reporting integrity across IFRS frameworks. You will coordinate across accounting operations, Global Hub centres and outsourced providers to deliver timely, accurate data for group consolidation.

The role requires 10+ years in multinational accounting, strong IFRS expertise, SAP and advanced Excel, and the ability to manage distributed teams and complex disclosures in currency-restricted

Qualifications

• Essential: A recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CA(SA)/SMMM) or equivalent.
• Bachelor' / master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience in a multinational environment across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
• Deep, applied IFRS knowledge with sound judgement on complex treatments.
• Experience in emerging/high-volatility markets with currency devaluation and local regimes.
• Strong internal controls background and audit experience.
• Experience coordinating remote or distributed teams and shared service centres.
• SAP proficiency and advanced Excel.
• Fluent English; Arabic or Turkish knowledge is a strong asset.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and solution-driven; comfortable with senior stakeholders.
• Preferred: Big 4 audit background and IAS 29 hyperinflationary reporting.
• Experience in healthcare/medtech or regulated industries; familiarity with distributor and indirect channel revenue models.

Responsibilities

• Own the regional close (monthly, quarterly, yearly) and ensure timing and accuracy of reporting.
• Lead trial balance review, MEC topics and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory-to-IFRS bridge, local GAAP books, audits and e-invoicing across jurisdictions.
• Drive risk-based financial reporting reviews and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centres and external providers to standardise processes.
• Maintain internal control framework and drive remediation with stakeholders.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Arabic or Turkish knowledge

Distributed teams leadership

Big 4 audit background

IFRS knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/ACA/CA(SA)/SMMM)

Bachelor's/Master's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Job description

PHILIPS HEALTH SYSTEMS in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Controllership leader to own the regional close and reporting integrity across IFRS frameworks. You will coordinate across accounting operations, Global Hub centres and outsourced providers to deliver timely, accurate data for group consolidation.

The role requires 10+ years in multinational accounting, strong IFRS expertise, SAP and advanced Excel, and the ability to manage distributed teams and complex disclosures in currency-restricted