Financial Operations Analyst

About Hala

Hala is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region, dedicated to redefining financial services and building the future bank for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2017 and licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank, Hala empowers SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses through cutting-edge financial and technological tools. The company operates multiple entities across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, including Hala Payments and Hala Logistics, offering solutions that enable merchants to digitize payments and manage sales and operations.

Overview of the Financial Operations Analyst Role

Hala is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves examining financial operations and recommending strategic actions aimed at increasing profit margins. The analyst will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial data and processes within the organization.

Core Financial Operations Responsibilities

• Maintain and correct customer tax data.
• Prepare, review, and verify customer data for tax invoices, ensuring compliance and correctness.
• Address inquiries, resolve issues, and track discrepancies related to tax invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting financial transaction data.
• Verify payment and document processes to ensure accurate payment amounts.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare and perform analysis reports upon request.
• Assist with pre-forming data analysis, including the development of standard metrics and trend management.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting schedules.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand the main drivers of variance from budget.
• Prepare, consolidate, review, and present cost analysis on a monthly basis to finance and operations leadership teams.

Process Improvement and Management Support

• Identify, perform, and drive process improvement opportunities within the month-end close process.
• Support management reporting related to operations performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Required Experience

Candidates for the Financial Operations Analyst position should possess 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial operations or a related analytical role. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.