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Lead Accounting Assistant (Saudi Arabia)

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Lead Accounting Assistant to join our finance administration team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in fast-paced, blue-chip environments, demonstrating an ability to adapt quickly and effectively manage multiple priorities. This role requires a highly skilled professional capable of business partnering, offering financial insights, and supporting decision-making at the senior management level. Key Responsibilities: Finance Business Partnering: Provide financial analysis and support to the board and audit committees, helping to evaluate business performance and governance matters. Decision Support: Offer decision support to direct reports and management, assisting in financial planning, governance, and operational decision-making processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across various business functions, both internal and external. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and write detailed reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial documentation. Use data from various sources to craft well-supported responses and recommendations. Administrative Excellence: Oversee administrative processes including repository management, maintaining a clear communication audit trail, and supporting the smooth flow of finance operations. SAP Expertise: Utilize SAP systems effectively to organize, manage, and institutionalize processes, and develop dashboards to track key financial metrics. Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate across teams to formulate 360-degree perspectives on challenges and opportunities, ensuring that all aspects of finance operations are addressed. Adaptability & Social Savvy: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs. Multitasking & Time Management: Effectively manage time, juggle multiple tasks, and stay organized in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Requirements Education: BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience in finance and HR administrative services, preferably in blue-chip or fast-paced environments. Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Strong experience with SAP and the ability to implement structured processes and dashboards. Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent time management, patience, and a high emotional quotient (EQ). Interpersonal Skills: Able to collaborate with various stakeholders and work effectively within a team. Key Personal Attributes: Strong business acumen and ability to provide clear and insightful financial support. Ability to thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, both written and oral. Organizational mindset, with the ability to systematically approach tasks and manage multiple responsibilities. If you are an experienced professional with a proven track record in finance administration and are ready to take on a leadership role, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Al Khobar Saudi Arabia