Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Agricultural/ Farm Background – Al Qasim, KSA Our client, one of the most reputed producers of Dates in Saudi Arabia is looking to hire a Financial Controller based in Al Qasim, KSA. Budget: SAR 30K – 35K + Benefits The Financial Controller will lead and oversee the company's financial control, accounting, reporting, budgeting, treasury, cash-flow management, and financial compliance activities. The position will provide accurate and timely financial information to management, strengthen financial controls, safeguard company assets, and support profitable and sustainable growth across farming, processing, packing, sales, and export operations Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting - Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting. - Review the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, fixed assets, and balance-sheet reconciliations. - Prepare and review financial statements and management accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning - Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate budget preparation with all departments. - Prepare rolling forecasts and periodic financial projections based on operational and commercial performance. Cost Control & Profitability - Monitor and analyze costs across farming, harvesting, processing, packing, storage, logistics, and other operational activities. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital - Oversee cash-flow planning, forecasting, and monitoring to ensure adequate liquidity. - Monitor accounts receivable, collections, customer credit exposure, and overdue balances. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit - Design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Inventory, Fixed Assets & Operational Controls - Oversee financial controls relating to inventory, including raw materials, agricultural inputs, harvested dates, packaging materials, finished goods, and other stock. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. - Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is strongly preferred. - 20+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with substantial experience in financial control or a similar senior finance role. - Experience in agriculture, dates, food production, FMCG, manufacturing, or another operational business environment is strongly preferred. - Strong ERP/accounting-system experience and advanced Excel skills. - Fluent Arabic and English.