Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist

Raytheon Technologies; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves reviewing financial transactions for compliance, analyzing data for intercompany settlements, and ensuring strong adherence to internal controls. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in accounting, with knowledge of IFRS and GAAP standards. Fluency in Arabic is required, along with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft products.

Benefits

Opportunity for travel

Collaboration in a dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance with knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is required.
• Fluent in Arabic is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review audit transactions for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analyze historical transaction data to support intercompany settlements.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and support training efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Raytheon Finance – Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist

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 role you 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.