Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager leads and oversees the accounting team of Saudi Arabia and function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records and reporting. The role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective accounting processes and controls for the collection, analysis, verification, and reporting of financial information. Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and perform monthly closing activities to report US GAAP financials to Regional Management in Europe and the consolidation team in the United States. Perform and/or review periodic account analyses and reconciliations to ensure compliance with internal policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and internal control standards. Support external auditors during the annual statutory audit, including preparation of financial statements and supporting documentation. Conduct detailed analysis of operating expenses by cost center and division. Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, shared service centers, internal audit, payroll, tax, and treasury. Support the Financial Planning team in headcount and cost center expense analysis. Lead the financial business module and Purchase-to-Pay SAP implementation project. Achieve financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions. Maintain accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures. Preferred candidate profile: Professionally certified or chartered accountant / Holding master's degree in financial accounting or MBA in Finance. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting or finance function along with at least 2 years of experience as people manager. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP (FI), and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Preferred Saudi National.