Jobs at KBR, Inc in United States

Your Job
We are looking for motivated, self-driven candidates who can manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and continuously seek to improve processes. Working effectively with cross-functional teams, embracing change, and being adaptable is crucial for success. The position is based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Our Team
You will be part of a diverse, motivated team working within a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, respectful challenge, and humility aimed at delivering superior results for both our internal and external customers
What You Will Do
• Reporting to the Regional Controller for AMEA, this position will be responsible for the financial oversight of multiple manufacturing facilities across the Middle East and Africa, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and accurate execution of controlling activities.
• Work cross functionally with multiple departments (operations, accounting etc.), involve in month end closing and to ensure the core monthly financial statements - B/S, P&L, CFS - are produced timely and materially correct in line with US GAAP and local accounting principles. Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly, and that any anomalies are promptly identified and reported.
• Track, analyze, and report budget and profitability variance to the leadership team. Partner with different teams to obtain a reliable understanding over monthly business activity and events, provide support to accounting team to accurately capture the activity into financials.
• Drive/support successful execution of corporate transactions, business changes and Treasury or Tax initiative execution e.g. dividends, new/repay loans, change in I/C setups, company structure changes.
• Partner with local compliance team to ensure an accurate local result is reported in the statutory financial statements (e.g., support during audit/review of FS mapping). Accountability on accurately and timely submissions status of local filings (WHT/VAT/CIT).
• Ensure compliance with Zakat, VAT, WHT and other regulatory requirements specific to Saudi Arabia, with a strong understanding of local tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards as governed by ZATCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate the accurate and timely preparation of regulatory reports such as local content certification, ensuring full compliance with the requirements of local authorities and other relevant government entities.
• Continuously seek and drive transformative improvements to organization, accounting processes and system utilization for controlling activities (e.g., support on ERP implementation, overall process improvement and application of internal financial controls), ensure appropriate governance and follow-up on long-term open topics.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Background in accounting or finance; CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 5 years in a controller role
• Excellent communication and presentation skills the role will require regular interaction with the leadership team.
• Fluent in English
• Hands-on experience with ERP & accounting sub-systems
• Experience with advanced MS Excel skills (spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/analysis and formula creation)
• Motivation and strong initiative to act independently.
What Will Put You Ahead
• Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of financial/ accounting regulations and tax laws in Saudi Arabia
• Ability to work under pressure and as individual contributor

Company Industry

• Chemicals
• Polymers

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

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