Saudi Arabia - Senior Finance Executive

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We empower our people, and our values are at the center of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

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Business Need / Purpose of Role

The Senior Finance Executive reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager based out of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, shall primarily be responsible for providing accurate and efficient accounting services to operations department, including payables, receivables, overheads expenses, assistance in compiling yearly budget preparation for the department and inter-company reconciliation and settlement. The position shall involve ensuring consistently adherence to corporate policies and procedures of the accounting activities. The incumbent shall provide support to all Streams and mainly handle Liner agency and Marine services. 

Objectives & Measurement – Key Responsibilities

• Accounting: The job holder is to ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts, follow ethics, procedures, and controls as per accounting standards in order to facilitate a smooth running of financial activities.

• Finance: The job holder is required to manage and use financials resources very effectively to the best interest of the organization using skills and knowledge to ensure controls and optimum use of working Capital Management. Assist in ensuring to improve cash position by reducing Invoice TAT and timely debt collections.

• Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable / Overheads: Handling and supervising, timely and accurately recording of transactions- Vendor Invoices, Customer Invoices, and cost Invoices, whether directly or through system interfacing. Review flow of transactions in accounting system to ensure correctness. Also, ensure timely and accurately payment to vendors and debt collection as per KPI’s/ process.

• Audits and VAT: The Jobholder has to handle and perform tasks for smooth conduct of Internal, statutory audits related to accounts and finance. Responsible for all pre & post preparations of audit activities to ensure smooth functioning of the organization processes and maintaining healthy financial status of the company. The jobholder should have basic understanding of VAT, its compliance, timely payment and filing with authorities, etc.

• Management reporting: Assist in accurate closing books of accounts, preparation and ensuring timely submission of daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and annual reports to the local, regional & group management. Responsible for support and assisting local management for various information and reports required for smooth conduct of business.

• Team collaboration: Should efficiently, liaise, co-ordinate within finance team, ensure leave coverage and support and assist Finance Manager and work closely with operations, external parties, all govt personnel and external auditors for smooth conduct of activities. Assist Finance Manager in budgets/forecasts, financial review of department performance and other business analysis. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competent user of the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Being able to communicate verbally/writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Balance multiple tasks, changing priorities & operate within a deadline-oriented environment.
• Good interpersonal relationship in managing people/sub-ordinates, planning, organizing. 
• Excellent attention to minute details.
• Self-driven, organized, good communication skills.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Having a global perspective and possess a progressive thinking skill.

Education, Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses

• A relevant academic degree would be appreciated.
• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role would be desirable.
• Shipping and Logistics background shall be appropriate for this role. 
• Ability to read and write Arabic would be an added advantage.
• Ethical and strict adherence to compliance.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

• A place to grow your career - We’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus scheme
• Premium medical health insurance coverage
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Value Award celebration events

Plus, much more!

Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers.

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge, and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply to this advert!

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Inchcape Shipping Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality; diversity and inclusion are at the center of everything we do. We recognize that our customers, colleagues, contractors, and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.

Only applications submitted through the ISS Careers website will be acknowledged.

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