Financial Controller

AstraZeneca

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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10+ years finance controllership experience
Ifrs and saudi tax compliance knowledge
Sap or oracle erp proficiency
** 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. **

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.

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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. **

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
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
  • Must be located in KSA
  • Strong understanding of AZ governance and ethics

Work Rights

Only applications in KSA will be considered

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