Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist (Riyadh)

Raytheon Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace and defense firm is seeking a Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee financial audits, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have over 5 years of experience in the field. Proficiency in SAP and fluency in Arabic are required for this onsite position. We value safety, trust, and innovation in our team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with IFRS and GAAP.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Review audit transactions for compliance with policies.
• Analyze historical transaction data to support intercompany transactions.
• Prepare accounting data summaries for VAT documentation.

Skills

Accounting principles application

Attention to detail

SAP or similar ERP system

Fluent in Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree, Finance or Accounting

MBA or CMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Finance team is looking for a Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist . In this multi-functional will perform duties associated with documentation of all financial activities of the company. In this role you will work with the Sr Accounting Manager as needed to ensure oversight of the financial audits and completion of associated tasks, and process improvements.

Your role will communicate with intercompany stakeholders to ensure accurate completion of audit activities, as well as communicate as needed with US staff regarding intercompany, e-invoicing, and reconciliations needed to support the associated transactions. You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager in Saudi Arabia.

This position will be onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Willingness to travel to multiple sites when needed.

What You Will Do

• Review audit transactions and ensure all supporting documentation is consistent with company policy and IFRS / KSA regulations.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure financial transactions are correct and documented as required by internal policies and in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Analyze historical transaction data and collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to support and settle intercompany transactions to include any required statutory adjustments.
• Develop and prepare summarizations of SAP system accounting data for VAT / withholding tax documentation, reconciliations, and both internal and external audit.
• Perform various activities related to month end close – Trial balance review, reconciliations, reporting, and confirmations.
• Maintain strong compliance with internal controls and processes and train the broader RTNSA community on these processes when needed.
• Identify and pursue process improvement opportunities within the department, with an emphasis on statutory audits in the region.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3+ years’ experience.
• Experience in accounting / finance with application of accounting principles, concepts, practices, and standards International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US (General Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of industry practices.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Audit; MBA, or CMA a plus.
• SOCPA eligible registration.
• Ability to actively drive resolution on critical business challenges and key issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changing organization.
• Pro‑active, hands‑on approach with the ability to delegate as needed.
• Pro‑active agent for change and process improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Fluent in Arabic.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.