Finance Manager – Riyadh

Job Title: Finance Manager – Riyadh Company: Henkel SAP Module: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: * 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 Work Location: Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia Availability: Full time

* 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 Key Skills: SAP FICO Salary: Not disclosed