Financial Analysis Specialist📣 Job Ad

Join Eram Talent as a Lead Financial Analyst!
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? A leading Talent Acquisition Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to guide the financial direction of our esteemed client. This strategic role is crucial for ensuring robust analysis and reporting mechanisms are in place.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the financial analysis team to deliver accurate and timely financial evaluations and forecasts.
• Conduct thorough analysis of financial statements to provide insights into performance trends and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Implement financial strategies aligned with business goals, enhancing overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and best practices within the industry.
• Mentor and train junior analysts, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure alignment of financial and operational objectives.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in finance as a Financial Controller or CFO, and/or experience in a large Consulting firm related to finance set-up/integration activities (* 'Big 4' consultancy).
• Experience across a range of industries.
• Broad operational finance experience including finance business partnering, management reporting, core process management, financial reporting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance.

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. The 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.

Join Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. as an Associate Business System Analyst!
As a key member of our team, you will assist in the analysis and evaluation of current systems, support identifying business, organizational, and operational system requirements, and help in designing, developing, and launching systems that support various business functions and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of existing systems.
• Assist in identifying system requirements and promoting process improvements.
• Engage in purchasing and distributing tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Systems or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time employment experience.
• Proficiency in the English language is mandatory.

We are an ISO certified, 100% Saudi-owned company specializing in industrial maintenance services. Join us and be part of a company that values excellence and innovation in the Oil and Gas sector.