Lead Financial Controller

About the role

The Lead Financial Controller will oversee all financial activities, ensuring accurate transaction recording, timely financial statement preparation, and strict compliance with IFRS and Saudi Arabian tax regulations. The role drives efficiency through process optimisation and close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, annual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Develop, monitor and report budgets, performing variance analysis and reconciliations.
• Perform subsidiary and general ledger reconciliations, including pre‑payments and accruals.
• Manage internal controls, support internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with KSA VAT, WHT and ZATCA reporting requirements.
• Innovate and optimise financial systems and processes to improve accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain secure filing systems and collaborate with the Director of Finance on performance objectives.
• Train and mentor junior accountants, reviewing their journal entries for accuracy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Commitment to the organisation’s culture, ethics and safeguarding policies.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with Saudi Arabian VAT, WHT and ZATCA reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Strong competence in accounting software.