Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Job Description

We are seeking a Financial Controller with strong hands-on experience in Odoo Accounting to oversee day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise combined with practical experience using Odoo ERP / Odoo Accounting, with the ability to manage accounting transactions, financial controls, reporting, and month-end closing activities within the system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations using Odoo Accounting.
• Manage General Ledger, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), journal entries, invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Perform bank, customer, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and review the Chart of Accounts and ensure proper accounting classification within Odoo.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of VAT and other applicable financial obligations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Saudi accounting requirements, ZATCA regulations, and applicable government requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other financial stakeholders.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, strengthen financial controls, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure proper supporting documentation and audit trails for financial transactions.
• Support continuous improvement and optimization of accounting processes within Odoo ERP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with Odoo Accounting / Odoo ERP is required.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
• Practical experience with Odoo invoicing, payments, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and accounting transactions.
• Good understanding of VAT and ZATCA requirements in Saudi Arabia.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles applicable in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Odoo Accounting implementation, configuration, or process optimization.
• Experience with Analytic Accounting and multi-company accounting.
• SOCPA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
• Experience working in a multi-business or fast-paced organization.