Overview Our client is a leading Large company in the field of Entertainment. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting across a complex multi-entity structure in Jeddah.
Reporting to: Finance Director / CFO
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Working Days: 5 days per week
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee all accounting operations and ensure the preparation of accurate financial statements and management reports in strict compliance with IFRS and KSA regulations.
Complex Consolidation: Manage intercompany transactions, recharges, and eliminations to ensure accurate consolidated reporting across multiple subsidiaries and entities.
Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Partner with leadership to lead annual budget preparation and rolling forecasts, monitoring implementation and performing detailed variance analysis to identify operational inefficiencies.
Internal Controls & Governance: Establish and enhance internal controls, segregation of duties, and approval governance to safeguard assets and maintain audit-quality documentation.
Operational Financial Control: Oversee event-specific financials, including production cost tracking, post-event reconciliations, and F&B margin performance through rigorous COGS governance and recipe costing.
Audit & Tax Management: Coordinate internal and external audits, managing all PBC schedules and ensuring full compliance with ZATCA VAT and tax requirements.
Strategic Financial Analysis: Conduct Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and transfer pricing reviews to provide insights that support high-level management decision-making.
Education: BA in Accounting or Finance.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with a heavy focus on multi-entity structures and consolidation.
Background: Big 4 experience (Audit/Advisory) is highly preferred.
Certifications: Professional certification (CMA, CPA, ACCA, or SOCPA) is highly preferred/desirable.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in Construction, Aviation, Retail, or Large Groups; specific entertainment/hospitality experience is a plus.
Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic.
Joining Time: Immediate or 30-day notice period preferred.
Monthly Salary Range: SAR 32,000 – SAR 40,000