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Ref: SP191-02
Job description / Role
Purpose of the position
• Manage the accounting, controlling and reporting activities.
• Be a business partner to Operations and Business Management to support the decision-making process.
Principal responsibilities
• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounting information in line with Linde accounting policies, procedures and IFRS.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance to develop and maintain sound internal control system.
• Responsible for the implementation of changes to controls and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company finance function.
• Prepare Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations and implement corrective actions to improve the accuracy and completeness of the company financial data.
• Ensure the company is in compliance with the local tax regulations: VAT, WHT, and income tax.
• Prepare monthly variances analysis and forecast, and annual budget.
• Partner with Operations and Business Management by providing insightful analysis and identifying risks to the company performance.
• Interact with external and internal auditors.
• Conduct special projects as assigned by Head of Finance.
Required critical behaviors or competencies
• Able to demonstrate leadership of the finance function
• Able to prepare proposals to the Senior Management regarding financial implications of proposed tactical plans and suggest recommendations to mitigate performance risks.
• Able to participate with other Managers to achieve the company plan and objectives
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Required key skills (functional/technical)
• Strong accounting experience: general ledger, AR, AP, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and accounts reconciliation.
• God knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Must be able to perform month-end and year-end close and reporting activity without direct supervision from the Head of FiCo KSA.
Requirements
Required qualifications/experience
• Bachelor of commerce with accounting degree.
• Qualified accountant CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent
• Must have 5+ years accounting experience, including 2+ in a leadership role
• Previous working in multinational organizations preferably in the same industry, or a prior Big 4 experience
• Excellent command of English language
• Excellent & powerful MS office experiences specially MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power point.
About the Company
Linde Gas in the Middle-East is a leading international supplier of Industrial gas and healthcare solutions in the region. We have significant Oil & Gas Services capabilities working closely with National Oil Companies and their Petrochemical processing partners.
We supply gas technology solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of all sectors of industry including food, healthcare, fabrication, manufacturing, water treatment and energy.
Through our sister company, Linde Engineering, we are also able to supply world-scale gas processing plant solutions. Find out more about our Engineering services.