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Saudi Arabia is one of the largest economies in the Middle East and has been investing heavily in infrastructure, tourism, and other industries, which has led to significant growth and job opportunities in the financial sector.
So are you a Chartered Accountant, or CPA, or have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with over 3 years of post-qualification experience? Then check out these exciting job roles.
Top companies like EY, Boeing, Hilton, and Al Futtaim, are hiring. (Please note in some roles knowing Arabic is essential.)
Check out the list of Finance jobs in Riyadh and Makkah that we have collated for you to find the company of your choice.
Hilton – Cost Controller
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.
The F&B Cost Controller analyzes Food & Beverage costs and controls factors to ensure the implementation of cost-effective measures throughout the Food & Beverage department.
Requirements:
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from 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
- Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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EY – Manager; Financial Accounting Advisory Services
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’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) support organizations through a diverse range of services that include accounting and reporting, finance function transformation, transaction accounting, treasury, etc.
As a Manager, you’ll be responsible for participating and /or managing FAAS engagements, while collaborating with the partner, senior manager, and client to determine a FAAS strategy.
Requirements:
- CPA/CA/ACCA certification is preferred
- Minimum 6+ years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an accounting advisory domain
- Established experience working on transformation, technical accounting, and Financial audit projects
- Deep understanding of the client’s industry and marketplace
- Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance, and counsel employees
- Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
Ideally, you should have
- Experience in the Middle East & North Africa region
- Arabic speaking proficiency
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Boeing – Financial Analyst
The Boeing Company is a global organization based in the United States that designs and manufactures airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles.
Boeing Saudi Arabia is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Finance team and lead the accounting activities.
As a Financial Analyst, you will be part of the Finance team. You will have the opportunity to see the big picture and the small details at the same time. This role required a passion for numbers, reporting, as well as end-to-end solutions to complex business problems.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance
- Budget planning, estimated pricing, and contracts experience are preferred
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Al Futtaim – Financial Controller
Al-Futtaim Group is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare.
Al Futtaim is looking for a Financial Controller.
Requirements
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce.
- A Master’s degree in the same field is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Finance qualification (i.e. CIMA, ACCA, CA, and CPA) or any other relevant qualification which is internationally recognized.
- Must have a good working knowledge of IFRS standards, internal controls, and risk management procedures.
- Good working knowledge of Saudi Arabia regulations.
- Experience working within the Contracting industry would be beneficial.
- Exposure to ERP systems SAP / Oracle.
Required Skills
- Strategic planning
- Leadership skills
- Strong Decision making
- Robust analysis and market research
Job location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Rotana – Director of Finance
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC is a hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans. It has a portfolio of over 100 properties in 26 cities
As a Director of Finance, you are responsible for the short and long-term planning and management of the finance operations to achieve or meet/exceed financial goals
Qualifications & Experiences
- You should be a college/university degree graduate
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role with preferably previous experiences in the Middle East.
- You must be computer literate with effective communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge & Competencies
- Understanding the Business
- Influencing Outcomes
- Planning for Business
- Team Building
- Valuing Diversity
- Leading People
- Adaptability
- Drive for Results
- Customer Focus
- Managing Operations
Job location
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Hilton – Cluster Finance Manager
A Finance Manager will lead the Finance department and associated operations such that account management, reporting, and interdepartmental and vendor relations.
Skills, and values:
- Relevant degree, in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Organization, planning skills, and the ability to prioritize
- Rigorous commitment to accuracy and detail
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Effective management skills (upwards and downwards) and the willingness to coach and train others
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Preferred requirements
- Knowledge of commercial business, especially as it relates to hotel management
- Previous experience in the hospitality industry
- Experience with the hotel systems
Job location
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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I wish to render my services to the organization, being an experienced Finance and Administrations professional. My qualification is MBA (Master of Business Administration, M. Com. (Master of Commerce). My total experience is 35 years. During vast Experience I have worked for Government, Quasi Government, Private Companies, Government Company and Overseas I Riyadh, KSA( Obeikan Investment Group). My experience includes; Government liaison, Coordination at apex level, Manufacturing, contracting Fabrication, Trading ,Service Sector, Social Research Institute of government for welfare schemes. Taxation, Audit of various type, Managements Accounting, Big Project Financing, Treasury Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Planning, Budgetary assignments, Vendor management.
I am sure, my services will prove very beneficial and fruitful to the organization in improvement, development, innovation, expansion, due diligence and over all welfare in general.
Please consider if any suitable position comes to your knowledge which matches with my qualification and experience .
Thanks and regards.
Girish Trivedi
91-9893700457 whatsApp reachgirishbpl@yahoo.com