Senior Accounting Analyst - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

About the role

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst to join Group Finance & Consulting Department (GF&CD).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert and objective advice to Senior Management to support effective decision-making on a diverse range of financial, governance and commercial matters impacting Affiliates
• Deliver informative briefings to senior management to support decision making on upcoming Affiliate Board meetings as well as ad-hoc projects and ensure compliance with Group governance
• Review board materials for Affiliates, coordinate input from all stakeholders, and prepare insightful commentary and analysis for board members
• Review and coordinate the preparation of impairment analysis for broad range of investments prepared by Business Lines
• Review Purchase Price Allocations (PPA) of new acquisitions and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Contribute effectively to GF&CD role of being the one-stop shop for all Finance matters across the Group
• Coverage of current affiliate matters and issues, coordinate involvement of internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed
• Support preparation of relevant note disclosures to form part of Saudi Aramco’s consolidated financial statements
• Support set-up and readiness of new affiliates to ensure robust processes, policies and controls are implemented which comply with Aramco Group Governance Framework
• Brief internal management on affiliates’ operational matters, new projects, and initiatives
• Perform financial analysis on due diligence on Affiliates and their upcoming projects
• Develop, mentor and coach other team members in areas of expertise
• Ad hoc support as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, as well as a professional certification such as a CPA, CA, or CFA. Position of an advanced business degree (ie. MBA) is preferred, but not required.
• A Minimum 10–15 years of experience in financial reporting, IFRS, management advisory, decision support, taxation, financial analysis, financial modeling, business development, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, internal controls, and cash management & financing.
• Experience with the Big 4 firms is preferred.
• Strong / effective oral and written communication skills to deliver briefings to senior management
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards and policies
• Management accounting aimed towards supporting decisions
• Experience working with affiliates in a group environment
• Ability to analyze financial information and drive key insights
• Ability to deliver and present reports to senior management
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to working in a multi-cultural environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in financial reporting, IFRS, management advisory, decision support, taxation, financial analysis, financial modeling, business development, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, internal controls, and cash management & financing.
• Experience with the Big 4 firms is preferred.
• Strong / effective oral and written communication skills to deliver briefings to senior management
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards and policies
• Management accounting aimed towards supporting decisions
• Experience working with affiliates in a group environment
• Ability to analyze financial information and drive key insights
• Ability to deliver and present reports to senior management
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to working in a multi-cultural environment

Skills

• Expertise in financial reporting, IFRS, management advisory, decision support, taxation, financial analysis, financial modeling, business development, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, internal controls, and cash management & financing
• Strong / effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with the Big 4 firms
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards and policies
• Management accounting aimed towards supporting decisions
• Experience working with affiliates in a group environment
• Ability to analyze financial information and drive key insights
• Ability to deliver and present reports to senior management
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to working in a multi-cultural environment

Benefits

• Full-time employment within Saudi Arabia – Dhahran
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

To be specified in Job offer

Schedule

Full Time