About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to lead our finance department at the company, an in-house Facilities Management (FM) company. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of financial management, be familiar with the Facilities Management Sector, have extensive knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and hold membership in a relevant professional body (such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
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The roles are based full time in Saudi Arabia. Working with the company allows you to align your professional goals with your personal values, making your work not just a job but a meaningful contribution to a better future for the planet and its inhabitants. It's a chance to be part of something bigger than yourself and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the activities of the Facility Management team to ensure all work is carried out efficiently, in line with strategic project management plans, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as a role model to ensure employees’ awareness and commitment to the company vision, mission, values, fundamentals, and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivated workforce, continuously improving performance.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor actual performance against budget, and provide detailed analysis and recommendations for improvements.
- Analyze and create financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.
- Identify potential cash flow problems and financial irregularities.
- Liaise with department heads to ensure that each department remains within budget.
- Accurately prepare tax returns and ensure that company taxes are paid in a timely manner.
- Supervise and provide overall guidance to account clerks as well as junior accounting staff.
- Provide regular updates to management regarding company finances.
- Ensure compliance with accounting legislation.
- Build and develop the Accounting Operation Team and supervise them.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards and ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to senior management and stakeholders.
- Manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs and strategic initiatives.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
- Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the company’s financial stability.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and software for accurate and efficient financial processes.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth audits and compliance with tax regulations.
- Lead or support special financial projects as needed, such as acquisitions, cost/value or financial modeling.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in Management Accounting related field.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Hold membership in a relevant professional body (such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA).
Skills:
- Deep understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Job Context:
- This role will interact across all departments including but not limited to Admin, Legal, Finance, Projects, Procurements, Marketing, Audit, etc.
