Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.
We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling control and train protection systems for the North South Railway (NSR) the longest system of its kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of Inflight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the countrys critical infrastructure and esecurity solutions that secure the countrys electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
1 Be part of the Financial Accounting team to deliver reliable financial accounting information.
- Ensure the accuracy and accountability of company accounts.
- Manage a team of accounting professionals.
- Accountable for the Accounts Payable process in all entities.
- Accountable for balance sheet notes.
- Ensure highlevel processes.
- Prepare statutory audits for legal entities and branches.
- Support tax audits and tax filings.
2 Provide support for internal and external audits as needed.
3 Assist in Cash management: managing payment flows FX hedging and operating cash flow.
4 Ad hoc deliverables occurring on finance requirements.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
- At least 5 years of experience with a large or mediumsize accounting firm; BIG 4 experience is a plus.
- Experience in financial reporting under IFRS.
- 3 or more years of experience with Microsoft office products.
QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
- .Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration / Economics.
- Saudi citizen.
PREFERRED SKILLS :
- Motivated.
- Handson with a willingness to support business.
- Excellent team working skills with peers and crossfunctional teams.
- Fluent in English and Arabic; French is a plus.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here apply now!
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