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Attention Finance professionals! Are you looking for exciting career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world?
Look no further than Saudi Arabia, where the thriving oil industry and government initiatives have led to a surge in demand for finance professionals across multiple industries.
Whether you’re an ACA, ACCA, or CPA, or have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, there’s never been a better time to explore the finance job market in Saudi Arabia. Top companies like EY, Welltec, and Edelman actively seeking talented individuals.
So what are you waiting for? Check out our comprehensive list of the latest job vacancies and their respective criteria.
Finance Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia
Welltec – Finance Manager
Welltec is a diverse company with employees from more than 50 countries. This contributes to their unique atmosphere with a global dimension and yet a strong local foothold at the various bases. Their technologies and services are for the global market, but solutions are local and tailored to each client.
Welltec is looking for a Finance Manager to permanently join their team. This is a vital role within the Finance Team and has responsibility for ensuring compliance within the finance function.
Requirements:
- Deadline-orientated and approach challenges with a positive mindset. and ability to work in and manage a small team.
- Have strong professional skills in accounting and am proficient with finance software, dynamics, and PowerPoint, and be a highly motivated individual who is willing to work under pressure.
- Have an experience from a similar position in an international company and possess a good intercultural understanding.
- Knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s statutory requirements
- Fluent in English and Arabic, (writing and verbal) – Saudi nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
Job location
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Edelman – Client Finance Manager
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Their 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give their clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty, and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.
As a business manager/finance manager, you will be responsible for handling financial transactions, analyzing financial reports, and monitoring investment activities. You will strategize effective techniques to boost the company’s financial performance and identify business opportunities to increase revenues.
Knowledge and Skills
- 6+ years of finance and accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience is a plus.
- Native Arabic Speaker is a MUST.
- Knowledge of financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, or any other ERP system) and strong Microsoft Excel skills is a plus.
- Team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple stakeholders to achieve goals and objectives.
- Capacity to manage a busy workload and tight deadlines.
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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EY Saudi Arabia careers
EY – Senior Manager for VAT
Ernst & Young – EY, is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. It is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms along with Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
You must be client driven, strategically and commercially aware, and an excellent communicator in a range of written and oral situations. You must also be enthusiastic with a flexible attitude to work. You should also possess project management skills, plan and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- A degree in economics, finance, tax, or accounting
- A relevant Masters’s degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification
- At least 7 years of relevant experience as an Indirect Tax professional
- Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, they will consider candidates from law firms or with relevant industry experience
- Customs duty advisory experience is preferable, but they will also consider candidates with VAT/GST advisory experience
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience working in multicultural teams
- Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
- Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
- Preferably Arabic language proficiency
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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EY – International Tax Senior – International Tax Advisory
You will be participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
You will contribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborating with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry
- Prior exposure to international taxation with a focus on inbound and outbound investments
- Strong organizational, project delivery, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills
- Proven track record with a leading professional services firm
- Experience in delivering on international tax projects and on-the-job coaching of more junior team members
Ideally, you’ll also have
- An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance)
- Proficiency in the Arabic language
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel – Chief Accountant
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel provides Small Luxury Hotels in the World, with its exceptional location in downtown Riyadh within the Home Offices Complex at the intersection of the vibrant Al Urubah and Prince Turki Roads.
You have to oversee the operations of all accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Month-end accruals, and provisions. Responsible for year-end closing and the preparation of the monthly financial statements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance Management.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience in creating a budget, accounting guidelines, end-of-year accounts, and external liaison with auditors.
- 2 – 3 years same positions or 5 – 7 years at least at the Supervisory level, a background in Hospitality is a must.
Key Skills & Core Competencies:
- Judgment and decision making
- Critical thinking
- Working knowledge of computers, especially accounting/spreadsheet-related software, and tools
- Have managed the financial reporting, consolidation, and financial analysis process to ensure that the firm financial information is accurate, methodic, timely, and meets business needs.
- Advise the top-level management with regard to finance, management, staffing, and other service issues and procedures
- Directed the financial end-to-end processes of the company: Annual WP, bi-quarterly business forecasts, and actual results.
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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FTI Consulting – Business Analyst | Strategy Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational, and transactional.
With more than 6,900 employees located in 30 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities.
Business Analysts are critical thinkers who conceptualize and structure problems, perform numerical analysis, and extract key insights that underpin their recommendations and solutions for their clients. As an analyst, you will work alongside industry experts and gain invaluable on-the-job experience.
Skills and Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, Strategy, Analytics, or a related field, with strong grades (min. 2.1 equivalent grade)
- A relevant internship assuming similar responsibilities
- Interest in the Telecoms, Media, and Tech (TMT) industry
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken)
Additional Skills
These are advantageous, but not strictly required from all applicants:
- Previous experience within the TMT sector
- Knowledge of programming languages and statistical analysis tools
- Additional languages (spoken and written)
- International exposure and work experience
- An entrepreneurial spirit, with previous experience in a start-up or entrepreneurial business venture
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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