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AstraZeneca is seeking a Financial Controller for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing financial control, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management while contributing to the company's mission of advancing healthcare in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
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Job Summary
The Country Controller serves as the senior finance steward for AstraZeneca Saudi Arabia, ensuring statutory integrity and compliance with local regulations.
This role leads the Controlling function to safeguard assets, manage working capital objectives, and deliver insight-led decisions for sustainable growth.
Candidates must possess deep knowledge of IFRS, Saudi tax laws including ZATCA requirements, and SOX-aligned internal control frameworks.
Matching Summary
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Financial Controller for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing financial control, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management while contributing to the company's mission of advancing healthcare in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years finance controllership experience
IFRS and Saudi tax compliance knowledge
SAP or Oracle ERP proficiency
ZATCA e-invoicing and VAT expertise
SOX aligned internal controls framework
Leadership of Controlling function team
Nice-to-have
Arabic language fluency
Big 4 audit background
MBA qualification
Experience in matrixed environments
Change management and automation skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Professional qualification (SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CA) preferred