Assistant Financial Controller

Job description

About the Role the employer is looking for an Assistant Manager - Financial Control to join their team, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role supports the Central Planning and Control Unit in managing financial planning, budgeting and financial control activities across Shared Services. The position includes supporting the preparation of Annual Operating Plans (AOP), managing capital and operational expenditures, overseeing accrual and settlement activities, and ensuring compliance with financial governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Support the setup and standardization of AOP for shared services. Assist in implementing financial planning, budgeting and monitoring frameworks. Support the development and enhancement of financial reporting and budget tracking processes. Assist departments in preparing budget presentations and ensure compliance with FCD guidelines. Monitor CAPEX and OPEX budgets against approved financial plans and maintain updated budget tracking tools for shared services projects. Track budget usage and identify potential variances or risks. Review and process purchase orders and invoices through SAP Ariba, ensuring their completeness, accuracy, and compliance with approved purchasing policies and budgets within specified SLA timelines. Ensure invoice submissions follow established timelines and approval processes. Ensure accruals are recorded accurately in line with financial reporting standards. Monitor open financial exceptions and unresolved transactions, maintain exception tracking tools, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution. Support coordination with shared services departments on planning activities Financial and budget preparation. Financial Control and Compliance Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procurement policies and governance frameworks. Support the maintenance of accurate financial documentation and audit trails. Ensuring transparency, traceability and integrity of financial data. Identify and escalate financial risks related to budget, reporting and expenditures. Self-Management and Continuous Improvement Maintain a strong understanding of financial planning and budgeting processes and internal financial controls. Ensure timely completion of invoice submissions and approvals in accordance with established SLA timelines. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in financial operations and reporting. Required Experience Candidates must possess relevant experience in financial control, planning, or budgeting roles. Work Environment This is a full-time position based in, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and working within the Shared Services Department

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting and taxation
• Team Work
• Ability to build relationships
• Analytical Thinking

Skills