Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About Golden Compass

Golden Compass, established in 2015, is an independent international consulting, drilling, and services practice. The company provides focused advice, solutions, and services contracting to the earth resource industry, covering projects from exploration to mine closure. With over 250 professionals, Golden Compass operates in more than 3 offices across 3 continents.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Role

Golden Compass is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its team in Makkah, specifically covering operations in Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role requires a professional with over 10 years of experience to lead the financial strategy, planning, and operations of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and five-year business plan, including rolling forecasts and monthly management reporting.
• Manage financial reporting and month-end close processes, preparing annual IFRS financial statements and overseeing external audits.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, and funding, including daily liquidity, bank facilities, and credit control.
• Ensure tax, Zakat, and regulatory compliance, managing filings for VAT, WHT, Zakat, GOSI, and e-invoicing.
• Design and operate the internal control framework and contribute to the enterprise risk register for financial and fraud risks.
• Manage governance and stakeholder reporting, attending EXCOM, Audit Committee, and Board meetings as required.
• Provide commercial finance support, reviewing bid pricing, contract terms, and procurement processes.
• Manage finance systems (Odoo 19, ZenHR, CorePlan) and lead the recruitment, development, and appraisal of the finance team.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead financial strategy, planning, and performance initiatives.
• Experience with IFRS financial statements and managing external audits.
• Strong understanding of treasury, cash management, and funding mechanisms.
• Familiarity with KSA/SOCPA regulations, VAT, WHT, Zakat, GOSI, and e-invoicing (FATOORA).
• Experience in designing and operating internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in finance systems, particularly Odoo 19, and integrations with HR and operations platforms.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in the Makkah region, with responsibilities covering operations in Jeddah and Makkah. The role involves working within an international team and contributing to the company's global operations.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications.