Job Purpose:
To lead financial reporting function, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, SOCPA, and Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations. The role ensures accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including Board of Directors, Audit Committee, regulators, and investors, supporting IPO project and listed-company requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
- Drive reporting-related deliverables for IPO and post-listing obligations, including Prospectus, MD&A, and financial due diligence packages.
- Oversee preparation of consolidated and standalone financial statements in compliance with IFRS and SOCPA.
- Ensure full alignment with CMA disclosure requirements for listed companies, including quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, timely closure, and unqualified opinions.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies aligned with regulatory changes and best practices.
- Liaise with CMA, Tadawul, and advisors on reporting compliance and investor disclosures.
- Ensure systems and processes are robust to handle listed-company requirements, including XBRL reporting.
- Lead monthly and quarterly Management Performance Reports (MPRs) with analysis, KPIs, and commentary for senior management and Board.
- Oversee intercompany consolidation, eliminations, and reporting of subsidiaries across KSA, India, and Jordan.
- Strengthen internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) in line with CMA and SOCPA governance frameworks.
- Lead and mentor the financial reporting team, ensuring continuous improvement and IPO-grade reporting readiness.
- Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Zakat & Tax, and Revenue & Cost Control teams to ensure accurate financial disclosures.
- Provide training on CMA regulations and IFRS updates to finance staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum Experience:
- +10 years of progressive financial reporting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Job-Specific Skills:
- CPA, SOCPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.
- Proven track record in financial reporting for a listed company in Saudi Arabia.
- Experience managing IPO reporting deliverables.
- Deep knowledge of IFRS, SOCPA, and CMA regulations for public companies.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (internal and external).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple reporting deadlines.
- Familiarity with XBRL reporting and CMA disclosure systems.
