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With its strategic location, abundant resources, and ambitious vision, Saudi Arabia has been attracting billions of dollars in investments and creating numerous job opportunities in various industries.
One of the most promising sectors is the financial sector, where Saudi Arabia has been making remarkable strides in recent years.
If you are a qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA, or CFA with over three years of experience, then you’re in luck. Top companies like Siemens, McKinsey & Company, and EY are on the hunt for skilled professionals like you to join their ranks.
So, don’t miss out on these exciting job roles, and check out the list that we have curated for you.
EY Saudi Arabia careers
EY – Executive, Mergers & Acquisitions
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.
EY is looking for a passionate M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join their high-performing team.
As an M&A Executive, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modeling.
To qualify, you must have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization
- At least 2 to 4 years of experience in an M&A environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use
- Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%).
Ideally, you will also have
- MBA or Master’s degree in finance (or related field) from a reputable University
- CFA qualification or working towards it
- Transactions Advisory experience
- GCC experience or working in one of the mature markets
- Arabic language skills would be an asset
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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EY – Assistant Manager – International Tax and Transaction Services
For this role, you will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services, etc.).
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- A minimum of 4 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 Ph.D. in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance)
- Proficiency in the Arabic language
Job location
AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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Giesecke+Devrient – Finance Controller
Giesecke+Devrient is a German firm based in Munich that produces banknotes and securities, as well as smart cards and cash management solutions.
As a Finance controller, you have to perform all accounting-related tasks, with the assistance of other team members. Follow up with the Sales team in the collection of overdue amounts in time to ensure smooth cash flow and manage the timely presentation of MIS reports with accuracy.
You have to also oversee the day-to-day accounting processes and guide Accountants and Senior Accountants.
Job Requirements:
- Chartered Accountant or ACCA with minimum 3 years experience.
- Must have good command over SAP.
- Must have analytical experience, be accurate with figures, be well organized, and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
- Software expertise in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
- Ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
- Ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively.
- Excellent Communication skills.
Job Location
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Finance jobs in Riyadh
Doubletree by Hilton – Assistant Finance Manager
Hilton Worldwide is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Hilton is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States.
DoubleTree has been the fastest-growing Hilton brand in terms of property count since 2007.
The Assistant Finance Manager will support all activities performed by the Finance Manager, including but not limited to, understanding and driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and month-end closing activities.
Requirements:
- Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
- Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
- Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
- Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities
- Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
Additional Preferences:
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Siemens – Commercial Project Manager
Siemens is a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company. Its headquarters are in Munich, and it has several foreign branch offices.
Join their Smart Infrastructure Regional Solution and Services as Commercial Project Manager and help them re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow.
Qualifications:
- You are professionally qualified (Accounting or MBA or equivalent qualification).
- You have relevant experience in system, product and service business, operations, and project controlling.
- 3+ Years of Experience in Current and relevant Commercial and Legal Issues relating to Solution & Service Business.
- Practical experience in all relevant functions and Tasks related to Commercial and Contracting activities.
- Ability to work in a complete Multinational environment.
- Strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility, and initiative.
- Good English communication and writing skills.
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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McKinsey & Company – Senior Analyst, Financial Modeling
McKinsey & Company, founded in 1926 is a global management consulting firm that provides professional services to corporations, governments, and other organizations.
As part of the role, you will serve regional clients and deliver content expertise across topics including financial research, research across investment themes, and large-scale economic financials.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree in mathematics or economics,
- 3+ years of professional experience in consulting, research, or project finance,
- CFA certified with hands-on experience building complex financial models,
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team,
- Highly analytical,
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and exposure to financial models,
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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