Business Analyst📣 Job Ad

Join KBR as a Business Analyst – Operations
We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to become part of our team in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This unique development role is tailored for high-potential graduates in engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of three years of experience in business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Executive Support: Assist the Senior Director in coordinating key operational and strategic initiatives.
- Progress Chasing: Track actions with project managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
- Financial Analysis: Interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews and planning cycles.
- Business Metrics: Create and report meaningful business dashboards.
- Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for various audiences.
- Business Development: Assist in bid preparation and client engagement activities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior stakeholders to progress issues and initiatives.
- Travel & Site Engagement: Travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq for operational support.

Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret financial information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Highly organized and proactive with attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the Middle East.

What We Offer:
- High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
- Fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
- Involvement in impactful business decisions.
- A collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Job Purpose:
To execute and maintain Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center’s (Wa’ed) overall media relations activity, social media, press, and events strategies in accordance with the ongoing communications and PR plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the conveyance of Wa’ed’s brand via PR and Marketing tools, platforms, and strategies to achieve the objectives of the corporate PR and Marketing strategy.
• Be the focal point with digital advertising and design agencies to arrange promotional campaigns across all types of media by coordinating scheduling and logistics as necessary.
• Scan media for relevant event engagement and manage participation plans (* workshops, conferences, speeches), liaising with other divisions of the organization as necessary.
• Support the creation of digital content for social media, annual newsletters, and articles on entrepreneurship, and liaise with external graphic designers to establish brand guidelines and designs for published content.
• Coordinate relevant public relations activities including handling sponsorship opportunities, developing press releases and presentations, while maintaining a cooperative relationship with partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and launch targeted media and marketing campaigns to emphasize brand recognition and corporate reputation.
• Suggest improvement initiatives regarding own activities and implement processes approved by management.
• Address inquiries from media representatives and other parties, and track industry trends to leverage media collaboration opportunities.
• Generate media coverage reports and other PR reports as assigned by the direct manager.
• Conduct frequent review on PR policies and procedures and recommend process enhancements whenever applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• +4 years of experience in Communication Department, Communication agency, or Marketing Department.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Proactivity: continuously generating initiatives to improve work and developing innovative approaches based on performance feedback.
• Flexibility: ready to adapt to changes in business strategy and ongoing campaigns and initiatives.
• Strong presentation skills: ability to effectively present and communicate to key stakeholders during networking as well as partnership negotiations.

Job Summary:
The Accounting & Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting both accounting and financial analysis functions, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and financial planning. This role ensures accuracy in financial records, assists in cash management, conducts financial analysis, and supports valuation exercises, all while adhering to company policies and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping:
  - Maintain general ledger records, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and aligned with company policies and accounting standards.
  - Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
  - Support the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
  - Participate in fixed asset tracking, ensuring proper classification and depreciation schedules.
  - Assist in maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
  - Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other payments, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
  - Assist in managing accounts receivable, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on collections.
  - Prepare aging reports, highlighting overdue payments for necessary follow-ups.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning:
  - Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, working closely with finance teams to ensure accuracy.
  - Assist in monitoring budget vs. actual performance, identifying variances, and providing basic financial insights.
  - Help in compiling financial stewardship reports for internal use and reporting to stakeholders.
• Banking & Cash Management:
  - Monitor daily cash balances and assist in preparing cash flow reports.
  - Help prepare cash call requests and coordinate with banks to obtain bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
  - Assist in bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between company records and bank transactions.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  - Support financial analysis tasks, including cost variance analysis and profitability assessments.
  - Assist in the preparation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards.
  - Conduct basic financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
  - Assist in preparing reports on business performance, providing insights to management.
• Investment & Valuation Support:
  - Support the preparation of valuation exercises for portfolio companies, assisting in financial due diligence.
  - Assist in conducting comparative financial analysis to support investment decision-making.
  - Help in reviewing financial statements of investee companies and flagging potential risks.
• Compliance & Audit Support:
  - Assist in internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and responding to audit queries.
  - Ensure financial records are properly maintained and stored for compliance purposes.
  - Support compliance with VAT, withholding tax, Zakat, and other regulatory requirements.
• Policies, Systems & Process Improvements:
  - Follow company accounting and financial policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
  - Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial operations.
  - Assist in the implementation of new financial systems and automation tools to streamline accounting and reporting tasks.

Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 13 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to perform financial reconciliations and basic financial modeling.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills to support financial decision-making.
- Basic understanding of investment valuation and financial statement analysis is a plus.
- Partial or full pursuit of SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA certification is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:
The Accounting & Financial Analyst will work in a structured and fast-paced environment, handling both accounting and financial analysis responsibilities. The role may require extended hours during peak financial periods, such as audits, budget cycles, and reporting deadlines.