Financial Control Specialist

About the role

The Financial Control Specialist supports financial control, accounting, and tax activities across the organization, ensuring accurate records, budget compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and Group Finance to maintain robust financial documentation and support audit and tax processes.

Key responsibilities

• Review purchase orders and supporting documents to confirm alignment with approved budgets and control policies.
• Perform bookkeeping reviews, verify financial entries, and maintain supporting documentation in relevant systems.
• Monitor actual expenditures against budgets, identify variances, and assist in preparing financial reports.
• Apply appropriate accounting treatments in line with company policies and applicable standards.
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls to detect discrepancies and non‑compliance.
• Gather financial data and documentation for internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with tax compliance, including preparation of provisions, returns, withholding tax documentation, and related submissions.
• Process tax‑related administrative tasks such as deductions, retentions, confirmation letters, and certificates for contractors.
• Coordinate with Group Finance – Zakat & Tax and other stakeholders to meet regulatory filing requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial and tax records and respond to auditor or tax authority inquiries.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in financial control, accounting, or tax functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with financial documentation.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping and financial entry verification.
• Financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Tax compliance and documentation preparation.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks.