Director of Finance - Arabic National

Tandem Search

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: KP709-2779

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

My Client is an EdTech Startup, is seeking a strategic finance professional who will be responsible for building the entire end to end finance function including planning, implementing, and running of all the financial activities at the Company. The Finance Director will also partner with the co-founders during the investment rounds, helping them to take the investment round to a closure.

• Build the finance function and work towards implementing the day-to-day finance practices
• Prepare, analyze and present financial reports (income statements and balance sheets) in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements to senior management
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the co-founders; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and produce monthly budget versus actual reports
• Partner with the co-founders from preparing for investment round (data room, reports, answer investors’ questions) and taking it to a closure.
• Create insightful and actionable communications to key stakeholder groups (eg: investors, executives, BOD).
• Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit/accounting firms and review firms’ performance

Requirements

Requirements
• 8-10+ years of total experience in finance
• Prior experience working with startup companies where the company has gone through different funding rounds
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Hands-on working experience in compliance requirements
• Demonstrates outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Has strong business acumen, analytical, problem-solving and quantitative analysis skills

About the Company

Building businesses, changing lives

At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.

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