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Lead Accounting Assistant (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent
Full-time
On-site
Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Accounting Assistant to join our finance administration team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in fast-paced, blue-chip environments, demonstrating an ability to adapt quickly and effectively manage multiple priorities. This role requires a highly skilled professional capable of business partnering, offering financial insights, and supporting decision-making at the senior management level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Finance Business Partnering: Provide financial analysis and support to the board and audit committees, helping to evaluate business performance and governance matters.
  • Decision Support: Offer decision support to direct reports and management, assisting in financial planning, governance, and operational decision-making processes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across various business functions, both internal and external.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and write detailed reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial documentation. Use data from various sources to craft well-supported responses and recommendations.
  • Administrative Excellence: Oversee administrative processes including repository management, maintaining a clear communication audit trail, and supporting the smooth flow of finance operations.
  • SAP Expertise: Utilize SAP systems effectively to organize, manage, and institutionalize processes, and develop dashboards to track key financial metrics.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate across teams to formulate 360-degree perspectives on challenges and opportunities, ensuring that all aspects of finance operations are addressed.
  • Adaptability & Social Savvy: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
  • Multitasking & Time Management: Effectively manage time, juggle multiple tasks, and stay organized in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Requirements

  • Education: BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience in finance and HR administrative services, preferably in blue-chip or fast-paced environments.
  • Technical Skills:
    • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
    • Strong experience with SAP and the ability to implement structured processes and dashboards.
  • Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
  • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent time management, patience, and a high emotional quotient (EQ).
  • Interpersonal Skills: Able to collaborate with various stakeholders and work effectively within a team.

Key Personal Attributes:

  • Strong business acumen and ability to provide clear and insightful financial support.
  • Ability to thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, both written and oral.
  • Organizational mindset, with the ability to systematically approach tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

If you are an experienced professional with a proven track record in finance administration and are ready to take on a leadership role, we invite you to apply and join our team.