Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist (Riyadh)

Raytheon; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Accounting / Audit / Controllership Specialist to oversee financial audits and improve processes within the finance team. The role demands at least a Bachelor's degree in finance and 5+ years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial regulations, analyzing transaction data, and preparing documentation for audits. This position requires proficiency in SAP and fluency in Arabic, with opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years relevant experience or related Master's and 3+ years experience.
• Experience applying accounting principles and standards (IFRS, GAAP).
• SAP experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Review audit transactions ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analyze transaction data collaborating with Corporate Accounting.
• Prepare documentation for VAT and withholding tax.

Skills

Experience in accounting / finance

Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Audit

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-12-11

Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: SAU01115: RTN SA Riyadh Front HQ, 9054 King Khaled International Airport Street, S1, King Khaled International Airport District, Riyadh, 01, 13413-3677, 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 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. 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.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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