Finance & MIS

Job Title: Finance & MIS
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Industry: Family Investment Office
About the Role:

• A reputed family investment office based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is looking for an experienced Finance & Accounting professional to support its finance, accounting, MIS, compliance and investment back-office functions.
• The organization invests across multiple asset classes, including Real Estate, Direct Ventures, Private Equity Funds and Public Markets across the US, Europe, Asia and MENA regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Treasury

• Support day-to-day finance operations and ensure smooth financial processes.
• Assist in cash flow planning, forecasting and management.
• Manage payment and receipt cycles, controls and process improvements.
• Support surplus cash management and bank borrowing activities.
• Ensure compliance with banking terms, conditions and covenants.
• Monitor and control costs and expenses.
• Support loan documentation and execution.

Accounting & Compliance

• Supervise and support the accounting function.
• Ensure appropriate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure timely accounting closure, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial information and reports for management, board and banking requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and support internal audit requirements.
• Ensure timely filing of Zakat and VAT returns and support related compliance matters.

MIS & Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain MIS databases and reporting systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual MIS reports, along with ad-hoc management reports.
• Support budgeting, budget vs. actual analysis and cash flow projections.
• Develop and maintain risk management and compliance dashboards/reports.

Investment & Legal Back Office:

• Support the review and execution of investment-related documents, including subscription, redemption, legal agreements, side letters and addendums.
• Manage the investment and disinvestment lifecycle in coordination with the investment team.
• Coordinate and support various legal and investment-related matters.

Technology & Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve finance and accounting processes.
• Support effective implementation and usage of relevant ERP, financial and reporting tools.

Qualification & Experience:

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is Mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, MIS or a similar role.
• Experience in a mid-size to large professionally managed organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, MIS, budgeting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Exposure to Zakat and VAT is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel, spreadsheets and databases.
• ERP exposure such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central or eFront will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration with performance-linked incentives.
• Family status.
• Housing and transportation allowance.
• Free medical facilities.
• Service benefits.
• Annual vacation.

Preferred Candidate:

• CA professionals with strong exposure to Finance, Accounting, MIS, Cash Flow, Budgeting, Banking, Compliance and Investment Back Office functions.