Lead Accounting Assistant (Saudi Arabia)

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Lead Accounting Assistant to join our finance administration team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in fast-paced, blue-chip environments, demonstrating an ability to adapt quickly and effectively manage multiple priorities. This role requires a highly skilled professional capable of business partnering, offering financial insights, and supporting decision-making at the senior management level.

Key Responsibilities :

• Finance Business Partnering : Provide financial analysis and support to the board and audit committees, helping to evaluate business performance and governance matters.
• Decision Support : Offer decision support to direct reports and management, assisting in financial planning, governance, and operational decision-making processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across various business functions, both internal and external.
• Reporting & Documentation : Prepare and write detailed reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial documentation. Use data from various sources to craft well-supported responses and recommendations.
• Administrative Excellence : Oversee administrative processes including repository management, maintaining a clear communication audit trail, and supporting the smooth flow of finance operations.
• SAP Expertise : Utilize SAP systems effectively to organize, manage, and institutionalize processes, and develop dashboards to track key financial metrics.
• Collaboration & Teamwork : Collaborate across teams to formulate 360-degree perspectives on challenges and opportunities, ensuring that all aspects of finance operations are addressed.
• Adaptability & Social Savvy : Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Multitasking & Time Management : Effectively manage time, juggle multiple tasks, and stay organized in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Education : BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience : 15+ years of relevant experience in finance and HR administrative services, preferably in blue-chip or fast-paced environments.
• Technical Skills :
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong experience with SAP and the ability to implement structured processes and dashboards.
• Language Proficiency : Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Soft Skills : Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent time management, patience, and a high emotional quotient (EQ).
• Interpersonal Skills : Able to collaborate with various stakeholders and work effectively within a team.

Key Personal Attributes :

If you are an experienced professional with a proven track record in finance administration and are ready to take on a leadership role, we invite you to apply and join our team.

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