Accountant

THE POSITION We are looking for an Accountant to be part of our Saudi Arabia Finance team based in Riyadh. Key responsibilities include providing oversight and overall coordination of accounting functions and ensuring that accounting activities are performed at a high level of accuracy and timeliness. This position will be reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration. Tasks & responsibilities Month-end closing: Drive the closing process and monitor GL reconciliations to ensure quality of accounts reconciliation and timely resolution of aged and reconciled items Support Regional and local team in monitoring and ensuring quality vendor of Master data Management Monitor employees expenses thru Concur and be last check point Year-end closing process: Responsible for Year-end close planning and reporting Monitor and analyze financial data, establish and enforce proper accounting controls over provisions and different year-end close activities in line with GBS guidelines Accounts Payable: Implement and enforce controls over invoice approvals, on-time payments, payment requests Accounts Receivable: Monitor and manage accounts receivable, bad debts and credit controls in coordination with Credit Management and corporate guidelines Manage Inter-company Service Charges in line with Corporate procedures. Monitor ICAR reconciliation and coordinate with GBS for clearing reconciling items Fixed Assets: Monitor CAPEX projects and ensure completeness and accuracy of related LTF/OL/Corporate reporting Tax: Maintain knowledge, and compliance with tax regulations and requirements and keep up to date with the current tax procedures and developments Manage tax audits and ensure adequate planning and a clear strategy for managing and resolving issues Audit: Act as a main point of contact for external auditors during year-end audit. Manage audit deadlines, fieldwork and findings Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely Corporate reporting as per Corporate guidelines (FS I, FS II, CBCR, FS I Segmentation, TIS, Income Statement and Balance Sheet forecast) Collaborate with Controlling to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data analytics, including monthly reports, key financial metrics and actual spend against budgets/outlook Internal Controls: Oversee financial internal controls and compliance with BI policies and procedures and GBS guidelines Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a reladted fiel 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role Qualification in CPA, ACCA, CA, SOCPA is a plus Deep understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills What happens Next? We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview. Screening: In order to comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its Affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data. Diversity & Inclusion @ BI At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.