Finance Manager – Riyadh

What You´ll Do • Lead KSA general accounting activities, including GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, balance-sheet reconciliations, and financial controls. • Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in compliance with IFRS, local requirements, and Henkel accounting policies. • Own and coordinate Saudi tax matters, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other applicable tax requirements, ensuring accurate and timely filings and payments. • Act as a key Finance contact for ZATCA, coordinating tax queries, assessments, audits, supporting documentation, and responses to authorities. • Identify accounting discrepancies, tax exposures, and compliance risks, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation measures. • Support internal and external audits and collaborate with regional/global Finance and Tax teams, business stakeholders, and Big Four/external tax advisors when required. • Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of Finance processes, with a focus on strengthening SAP/ERP workflows, accounting efficiency, and financial governance What makes you a good fit • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage. • Approximately 7-10 years of progressive Finance experience, with strong exposure to General Accounting and Tax. Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles. • Strong hands-on knowledge of Saudi Arabian taxation and ZATCA requirements, particularly VAT and withholding tax. Previous experience managing or supporting tax audits, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities. • Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and closing processes. • Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system. • Experience within a multinational, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is highly preferred. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and communication skills. • Ability to work effectively across local, regional, and global Finance organizations. • Fluency in English

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage. Approximately 5-7 years of progressive Finance experience, with strong exposure to General Accounting and Tax. Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles. Strong hands-on knowledge of Saudi Arabian taxation and ZATCA requirements, particularly VAT and withholding tax. Previous experience managing or supporting tax audits, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities. Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and closing processes. Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system. Experience within a multinational, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is highly preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively across local, regional, and global Finance organizations. Fluency in English

Lead KSA general accounting activities, including GL, journal entries, accruals, provisions, balance-sheet reconciliations, and financial controls. Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in compliance with IFRS, local requirements, and Henkel accounting policies. Own and coordinate Saudi tax matters, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other applicable tax requirements, ensuring accurate and timely filings and payments. Act as a key Finance contact for ZATCA, coordinating tax queries, assessments, audits, supporting documentation, and responses to authorities. Identify accounting discrepancies, tax exposures, and compliance risks, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation measures. Support internal and external audits and collaborate with regional/global Finance and Tax teams, business stakeholders, and Big Four/external tax advisors when required. Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of Finance processes, with a focus on strengthening SAP/ERP workflows, accounting efficiency, and financial governance