Finance Manager (Saudi national)

ABOUT THE JOB

Position Title: Finance Manager

Location: On-Site, [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Saudi nationals are preferred. Immediate joiners will be highly considered.

ABOUT PROVEN

Proven supports equal opportunities for all candidates and is committed to empowering its people through continuous personal and professional development. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment built on mutual respect, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. With a strong track record in recruitment, managed services, and workforce solutions, we are proud to be long-term partners in shaping success for both our clients and employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Manager to join our finance team. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting strategic investment decisions, ensuring financial compliance, and driving accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in external auditing and experience in managing accounting operations within a listed or joint-stock company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support investment decisions, capital expenditures, and business cases.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide management reports and performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relations.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate GL, AR, AP, and payroll postings.
• Review and close monthly and annual accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audits.
• Maintain chart of accounts and accounting policies.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (mandatory)
• IFRS Diploma (mandatory)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) advantage

Experience:

• 812 years of experience, preferably in external auditing
• Current or previous as a finance manager role
• Prior experience with joint-stock companies and IPO readiness is highly desirable

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Zakat, VAT, WHT
• Financial reporting under IFRS/GAAP
• Financial modeling, variance and sensitivity analysis
• ERP/accounting systems experience (Odoo preferred)
• Costing and profitability analysis

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (Arabic & English)
• Strong attention to detail
• Leadership and team management capabilities