Our Client is looking for a Financial Controller (Military). This is a permanent position. Applicants MUST have a degree from a recognised university, and some international experience. Professional or chartered status. GCC/KSA experience. Responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the Company. Monitors Department policies and procedures and recommends improvements, consults with the Senior Management team, participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives, and serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting. Ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transaction. Oversees budgeting, general ledge, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed asset management, etc. Ensures that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and Company procedures Assigns, directs, and appraises accounting staff. Assists Senior Management in developing short and long term goals and objectives for the Accounting Department. Ensures that accounting plans, goals, and policies are consistent with established Company-wide goals. Ensures that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends. Supervises the development and implementation of financial information and control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, job costing, cost allocation, and other subsystems. Oversees the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports including job costing report(s). Ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely. Coordinates tax reporting requirements.Works with external accountants to file federal, state, payroll, and personal tax returns. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field. CPA preferred. High level construction related accounting experience. Extensive supervisory experience. Ability to communicate in both Arabic and English. Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures. Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements. Understanding of related auditing and IT functions. Broad based knowledge of the entrepreneurial business environment. Excellent leadership and human relations abilities. Able to organize, coordinate, and direct projects. Strong oral and written communication abilities. Solid analytical and technical skills. Able to use all related hardware and software. Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables. Able to perform basic statistical calculations including frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, normal curve, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, chi-square application and sampling theory and factor analysis. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to prepare articles, abstracts, editorials, journals, manuals, and critiques. Ability to prepare and make comprehensive presentations, participate in formal debate, communicate extemporaneously, and professionally communicate before an audience.
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