Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist (Riyadh)

RTX; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational defense and aerospace company is looking for a Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves oversight of financial audits, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with fluency in Arabic. The position is on-site and offers opportunities for process improvements.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Fluent in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Review audit transactions and ensure documentation consistency.
• Analyze transaction data for intercompany settlements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Pro-active approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Audit

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted : Country :

Saudi Arabia

Location :

SAU01113 : Riyadh Arab Invest Co 3rd Flr 3rd Floor Arab Investment Bldg Old Airport / King Abdul Aziz Road PO Box 69357 Riyadh 11547 Saudi Arabia

Position Role Type : Unspecified

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheons Finance team is looking for a Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist. In this multi-functional role will perform duties associated with documentation of all financial activities of the 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 Bachelors 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

• Bachelors 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.

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