Job Description
To coordinate, assist and support the Finance Controller in carrying out the accounting, reporting, auditing, tax and compliance activities for John Crane Saudi Arabia, in a systematic, cohesive and timely manner to support the achievements of our common functional and business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
General Ledger entries, Balance Sheet Recons at month close and monthly financial submissions
Assist Financial Controller in the month close activities & Budget/Forecast exercise
Monthly minimum controls assigned specifically as preparer in certain areas
Ad hoc Internal Reporting (MCDR, Weekly O&S, Debtors Reporting)
Manage and update the local fixed assets registers and counts for the local entity
Preparation of Annual CSA
Liaise with SSC during transition period. Support areas that will remain with the business
VAT / WHT Tax Return Compliance, review with Tax Consultant
Support preparation and review of annual Corporate Tax Returns
Tax Audit support and documentation related to past and current year
Support with External Statutory Audit
Support / Participation in Internal Audit
Support Local Content Evaluation and Audits
Sales invoice upload to E-invoicing Tax portal
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Education/Training: Bachelors / Masters Degree in Accounting
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience of working in a multinational and multicultural environment is mandatory.
Knowledge/Skills: SAP Knowledge or similar ERP Knowledge preferred.
Advanced Excel Knowledge and Power BI.
Supervises: Individual contributor.
Languages: Fluent in English & Arabic mandatory
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Self-Starter, highly conscientious and able to work under own initiative with minimum supervision
Collaboration and influencing skills
Problem solving skills with the ability to lead cross functional process improvements
Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Excellent organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment is typically considered an office environment during normal or extended business hours
About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane
John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (£830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.
