Strategic Accounting Manager — SAP, GAAP & SOX Lead

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 350.000 - 550.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the Saudi Arabia accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in line with US GAAP and internal controls. You will collaborate with regional finance leadership, manage audits, and drive process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounting/finance, 2+ years of people management, and SAP FI experience with advanced Excel skills. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• 2+ years as people manager.
• Professional certification (Chartered accountant) or pursuing
• Experience with SAP FI and advanced Excel skills would be advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset.
• Big 4 experience desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee accounting team for Saudi Arabia; ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
• Support SOX compliance and internal controls; coordinate with audits.
• Analyze operating expenses by cost center; report to regional and US teams.
• Manage disbursements, budgets, and monthly accruals; monitor working capital.
• Collaborate with Compliance and other finance functions; support FP&A activities.
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and SAP-based processes.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Matrix organization

Leadership

English fluency

Arabic knowledge (advantage)

Big 4 experience desirable

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Ausbildung

Chartered accountant

Master’s degree in financial accounting

MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP (FI)

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables & macros)

Jobbeschreibung

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the Saudi Arabia accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in line with US GAAP and internal controls. You will collaborate with regional finance leadership, manage audits, and drive process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounting/finance, 2+ years of people management, and SAP FI experience with advanced Excel skills. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.