Senior Finance Assistant, Studios

IMG group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 111,600 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

IMG group in Saudi Arabia is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support the Production Team. Responsibilities include managing vendor invoices, reconciling production expenses, and assisting with cost reporting. A background in finance and proficiency in Excel are essential.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in an accounting-related field and be studying for a recognized accounting qualification. Interests in television production and sport are desirable.

Qualifications

• Numerate and able to organize multiple tasks with priority.
• Work autonomously and address problems proactively.
• Interest in television production and career in the industry.
• Previous experience in an accounting/finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vendor invoices are properly coded and authorized.
• Manage and reconcile Production pre-paid and credit card expenses.
• Assist Production Managers with monthly cost reporting.
• Proactively analyze production spend and report variances.

Skills

Numeracy

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in accounting or equivalent

Studying for SOCPA licence

Tools

SAP accounting system

Job description

To provide accounting assistance to the Production Team – dealing with all matters that arise during the course of production and to provide regular final cost and projection information to the Production Executive and Head of Production.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure vendor invoices are properly coded and authorised for payment.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable on all payable issues and vendor enquiries.
• Manage and reconcile Production pre‑paid cards, ensuring proper controls over these expenses.
• Manage and reconcile expenditure incurred on Production credit cards.
• Handle T&A expenses for all relevant staff using the Concur system.
• Assist Production Managers with monthly actual cost reporting against budget, analysing and explaining budget vs. actual variances.
• Proactively analyse production spend and revenue and report potential under‑ or overspends.
• Address any other ad‑hoc production‑related finance matters as required.
• Liaise with accounting staff in other departments on all of the above.

Role Attributes

This is a sleeves‑up role for someone who enjoys getting fully involved in a role and working as part of a busy team; must be flexible, adaptable, prepared to work irregular hours and occasionally outside normal times.

Key Results Areas

• Up‑to‑date cost trackers.
• Understanding of client project spend.
• Timely reconciliation of expenses.
• Timely invoice processing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Numerate and able to organise multiple tasks, determining priorities.
• Work autonomously, with initiative to address problems or refer to supervisors.
• Interest in television production and desire to pursue a career in the industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong numeracy skills.
• Previous experience in an accounting/finance environment.
• Studying for a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., SOCPA licence training).
• University degree or equivalent in an accounting‑related subject.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the SAP accounting system.
• Knowledge of the television programme production business.
• Interest in sport.