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AstraZeneca is seeking a Financial Controller for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing financial control, reporting, compliance, and performance management, while leading a team to drive sustainable growth aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030.
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Job Summary
The Country Controller serves as the senior finance steward accountable for statutory integrity, financial control, and compliance with Saudi regulations at AstraZeneca KSA.
This role leads the Controlling function to safeguard assets, ensure clean audit outcomes, and drive working capital objectives within a dynamic transformation environment.
Candidates must possess deep knowledge of IFRS, SOX controls, and the specific KSA tax landscape including ZATCA requirements for VAT and e-invoicing.
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, reporting, compliance, and performance management, while leading a team to drive sustainable growth aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
IFRS financial reporting and close management
Saudi tax compliance ZATCA VAT e-invoicing
SOX aligned internal controls framework
SAP or Oracle ERP system proficiency
Transfer pricing and consolidation expertise
Nice-to-have
Arabic language fluency for regulator interface
MBA degree qualification preferred
Big 4 audit background experience
Change leadership in matrixed environments
Power BI data analytics skills
Key Requirements
10+ years progressive finance controllership experience
5+ years in a leadership role
Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or Economics
Professional qualification (SOCPA CPA ACCA CA) strongly preferred
Minimum one year experience in current role at AZ KSA