Senior Financial Analyst

Control Risks

. Provide financial and payroll support to High Risk Managed Services .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRiyadh • Saudi ArabiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, management accounting, and compliance with IFRS, while providing strategic financial support and insights to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and payroll management, with a strong focus on client service and collaboration across teams.

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Management AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingIFRS ComplianceMS Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial Performance AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationAccruals And AdjustmentsPayroll ManagementStatutory AccountingTax CalculationsAudit SupportDIFC Employment Law KnowledgeCommercial Support

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingClient-Focused ServiceEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Part Qualified Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

High Risk Managed ServicesGlobal BusinessFinancial ControlsOperational FinanceExpatriate Payroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial and payroll support to High Risk Managed Services
Support month-end and year-end closing activities
Analyse financial performance and provide commentary on variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
Ensure completeness and accuracy of HRMS department income
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Report realisation and project profitability for HRMS projects
Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate financial data and insights
Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies
Assist tax, commercial finance, and operational teams with accounting and reporting matters
Advise the business on financial issues, including FX and tax
Review monthly expatriate payroll and verify calculations, bookings, and HR data
Verify supporting documents for joiners, leavers, and contract amendments
Apply knowledge of DIFC Employment Law and Iraq personal tax calculations
Resolve payroll queries and issues
Provide ad hoc financial support to the HRMS department and Executive Committee
Assist with new legal entity and business expansion setup and reporting
Assist with local statutory, group reporting, and internal and external audits
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate tasks, and enhance financial controls
Assist the Financial Controller and Regional Finance Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of management accounting
Experience in an analytical accounting role
Experience of preparing budgets and forecasts
Experienced user of MS Excel
Candidates must have reached part qualified status in a recognised accounting qualification
Preferred: Experience of providing financial support in a consulting business
Preferred: Experience of providing commercial support, including pricing
Preferred: Experience of audit
Preferred: Experience of working in a global business
Preferred: Experience of statutory accounting
Ability to take initiative, resolve issues proactively, and recognise when escalation is required
Ability to adapt knowledge and analysis to provide effective solutions to clients
Ability to make informed decisions and sound judgements
Ability to deliver against strategic and department plans and exceed expectations
Ability to provide exceptional client-focused service
Global awareness and ability to consider regional and global implications
Ability to identify and build relationships across teams and regions
Ability to suggest and implement improvements and efficiencies
Ability to adapt to changing demands and ambiguous situations
Ability to communicate clearly and develop constructive relationships
Behaviours reflective of company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and Professionalism and Excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package, transparent and summarised in the full job offer
Private medical insurance
Annual Housing Allowance
Compulsory monthly employer contributions to the DIFC Employment Workplace Saving Scheme
Equal opportunities and commitment to equal treatment, free from discrimination throughout the recruitment process