About the Position

Finance Manager – Riyadh

Henkel is seeking a Finance Manager to lead general accounting activities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS, managing Saudi tax matters, and driving continuous improvement in Finance processes.

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.

Requirements

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

We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work with a leading global company
Professional development and career growth

About the Company

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, Henkel is leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Application Information

JOB ID: req87746

Job Locations: Saudi Arabia, Dammam

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