Affiliates Financial Analyst -Finance Strategy & Development
As a Financial Analyst, you will have an opportunity to further expand professional and interpersonal skills. Potential assignments can be diverse as Saudi Arabia moves forward to meet the country’s growing demand for energy and as the Company continues to diversify and expand its global footprint. You will be expected to arrive with the requisite accounting, financial, and managerial skills to perform the required duties. You will focus on acclimating to the Company’s governance, policies, and culture. You will possess significant relevant experience within one or more industries, and will be considered a subject matter expert for that industry. You should have demonstrated financial and accounting skills that include the ability to evaluate both industry and individual company information, and comprehend advanced accounting topics and taxation. You must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess good project management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
You will be required to perform the following:
- Prepare accounting entries for Affiliates investments
- Review board materials for Affiliates and prepare commentary and analysis for board members
- Perform financial analysis on Affiliates and projects
- Perform financial modeling and business support due diligence
- Ad hoc support as required
- Manage the day-to-day accounting function
- Monitor internal financial controls and resolve deficiencies
- Monitor for compliance with corporate governance best practices
- Ensure compliance with Company policies and project documents
- Work with management on preparation and presentation of financial forecasts
- Manage the planning and budgeting function
- Oversee cash management and financing activities
- Provide joint venture and M&A integration support
- Brief the controller’s organization on operational matters, new projects, and initiatives
- Support management on complex accounting and finance matters
- Coordinate other internal finance support as needed to support business initiatives and projects
- Make presentations to management as needed
- Use strong management skills towards operational needs
- Apply JV accounting skills (equity accounting/consolidation)
- Apply management accounting
- Apply analytics
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to establish personal credibility with various internal clients and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and engagement skills
- Team player, able to plan and coordinate their own workload, and meet deadlines
- Ability to add value by delivering work of the highest quality and be able to proactively overcome issues to ensure delivery
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, as well as any relevant advance professional competencies evidenced by professional certification such as a CPA, CA, or CFA. An MBA or other post graduate degree is desirable.
Ten years of relevant experience (which may include experience in financial reporting, accounting research, international taxation, financial analysis, financial modeling, business development, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, internal controls, financing & cash management, and consulting).
Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and SAP.
Industry experience in chemicals, power generation, or oil and gas.
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia?
Are you an Australia or New Zealand native; or are you currently living/working in Australia or New Zealand?