Ref: NP316-1110

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a big international retail company is currently looking for a Head of Accounting to join their team based in Riyadh.

The Head of Accounting will:

* Oversee the integrity and efficiency of accounting functions for all internal and external reporting, tax, accounting analysis and accounting systems
* Ensure that the accounting is proper in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Sarbanes-Oxley act, that appropriate controls are in place and functioning and that the joint venture is compliant with appropriate KSA, US and other applicable regulations.
* Further develop and support the strategic plan to increase revenue and profitability, while being mindful of the joint venture's resources and finances and obligations.
* Support the global due diligence process for the accounting, valuation, and tax aspects of the joint venture. Participate in guidance of third-parties that assist in these processes. Provide information on findings to KSA joint venture leadership, AMC M&A team and other appropriate parties.
* Prepare and provide any required quarterly and annual consolidated reporting in a timely manner and in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
* Lead financial statement requirements and preparation for any necessary capital transactions including working with the joint venture board, underwriters counsel and audit firms, etc.
* Conduct quarterly Financial Reporting Meeting with members of the disclosure committee (including Managing Director, Finance Director and members of legal and finance) and other periodic meetings as necessary to recap the results and accounting issues for the joint venture.
* Periodic reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee (at least quarterly), covering accounting topics, critical accounting policies and other items as requested or required by the Audit Committee charter.

Requirements

* The candidate must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
* Must be Saudi National.

About the Company

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