Regional Commercial Controller📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Al Safi Danone is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Regional Commercial Controller to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to overseeing and controlling commercial activities and transactions within the designated region, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies, and adherence to international standards. The role is crucial for maintaining financial integrity, optimizing processes, and contributing to the overall financial health of the company's regional operations. The successful candidate will adopt a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and implementing robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control daily operations within the assigned region to ensure work continuity.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and practices, focusing on international best practices, business process enhancement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate reports for the Accounting and Controlling section, meeting company and department requirements, policies, and standards.
• Reconcile daily sales activity and perform daily closing of sales accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Manage credit levels and Accounts Receivable (AR) collections to ensure adherence to relevant company policies.
• Implement financial controls over regional activities and proactively identify and correct any weak controls.
• Control and analyze expenses within the assigned region to ensure strict adherence to the approved budget.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in accounting is necessary.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is essential.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Accounting principles and practices.
• Strong expertise in Controlling functions and financial oversight.
• Experience in Sales Activity Reconciliation.
• Skilled in AR Collections and credit management.
• Demonstrated ability in Financial Control implementation and monitoring.
• Proven ability to ensure Budget Adherence.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.