Regional Finance Director (heavy equipment)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Gateway Search is seeking a Regional Finance Director to manage financial operations for a prominent Chinese heavy equipment rental company in the Middle East. This full-time, long-term position is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and requires significant engagement with the company's overseas business operations, serving as a key on-site finance liaison.

Role Context and Objectives

The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining robust financial systems across the region. This role involves supporting strategic business initiatives and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The position offers a long-term career opportunity within Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in advancing the company's overseas business operations and be seconded to overseas locations (KSA/UAE) as the on-site finance liaison.
• Participate in in-depth financial and business due diligence for the company's overseas business segments.
• Develop and establish financial internal control systems for overseas entities, including foundational policies and key control points.
• Take full responsibility for accounting, treasury settlement, financial budgeting, and tax-related matters, ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of all financial work.
• Assist the General Manager in driving key annual initiatives.
• Ensure timely financial reporting and disclosure to the Group headquarters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above with solid professional knowledge and theoretical foundation in finance.
• More than 5 years of corporate finance experience.
• Prior experience as a finance head or in managing finance teams is preferred.
• Willingness to work in KSA for the long term.

Required Skills

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Internal Control Systems
• Accounting
• Treasury Settlement
• Financial Budgeting
• Tax Management
• Financial Reporting
• Disclosure
• Due Diligence

Additional Information

Strong English proficiency is essential. Fluency in Mandarin OR experience in Chinese overseas companies combined with fluent English is preferred for communication with the China counterpart. The role is full-time and based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, requiring a commitment to long-term employment in KSA.