About the Role
Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in medical technology with a history of innovation, is seeking a Controller Analyst to join its Controllership Organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for maintaining high standards in technical finance accounting, internal controls, and compliance within the EMEA region. The Controller Analyst will be instrumental in aligning local operations with Global Business Services (GBS) and ensuring adherence to Zimmer Biomet's policies and procedures, contributing to the company's mission of improving mobility and enhancing lives.
As part of the Zimmer Biomet team, you will contribute to a culture that values development, employee resource groups, flexible working, competitive rewards, wellness incentives, and recognition. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, empowered, and recognized environment for all team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support period-end closing activities, including timely journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and financial statement reviews.
- Manage financial and external reporting processes.
- Ensure VAT and e-invoice compliance.
- Verify the completeness of intercompany recharges.
- Support the completion and sign-off of all closing activities according to the established close calendar.
- Assist in the maintenance of statutory records and participate in statutory audit preparation to ensure compliance objectives are met.
- Prepare data for Tax audits in accordance with ZATCA's regulations and requirements.
- Liaise with operations to ensure the correctness of stock counts and the application of respective policies.
- Prepare Representation letters for review and approval by the Country Controller Manager and provide necessary support.
- Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting, managing the review process.
- Coordinate the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process with GBS and ensure escalations are addressed.
- Execute process improvements, technology implementations, and automations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Record-to-Report (RTR) process.
- Complete ad-hoc projects and reports as required.
- Research management questions and resolve issues.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
- Working knowledge of SOCPA and US GAAP, as well as other regional and global accounting standards such as IFRS and IASB.
- Previous experience in Joint Ventures (JVs) or Regional Headquarters (RHQs) is considered an advantage.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Highly motivated and self-starter with the ability to meet strict deadlines and time constraints.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of established general accounting policies and procedures.
- General understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to think critically to perform other duties and ad-hoc requests.
- Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance and Controlling modules, General Ledger, and database management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding of three-way matching controlling activities and GR/IR posting.
- Experience and good knowledge of SAP products.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a global medical technology company committed to fostering an inclusive and empowered work environment.