About the Role

Red Sea Gateway Terminal is seeking an Accounting and Annual Tax Manager to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of experience and involves supporting the Associate Director – Accounting & Tax. The primary objective is to ensure robust financial reporting, effective review of procurement transactions, and high-quality management reporting. The manager will oversee key aspects of financial close, review purchase orders, and deliver insightful reporting packages to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting and Annual Tax Manager will be responsible for a range of critical financial functions, encompassing reporting, controls, and process enhancement. This includes overseeing financial close processes, preparing management reports, managing procurement reviews, and conducting financial analysis.

Financial Reporting and Management

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS.
• Perform analytical review of financial results, including variance analysis and identification of key trends and risks.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and review management reporting packs, including Board packs, Audit Committee materials, and Monthly Business Review (MBR) reports.
• Develop and enhance flash reporting for senior management with clear insights and forward-looking analysis.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Operations, Commercial) to ensure completeness and consistency of reporting inputs.

Procurement, Analysis, and Controls

• Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure proper coding, budget alignment, and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor budget versus actual spend and highlight variances and cost control opportunities.
• Support implementation of improved controls around procurement and accruals.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business decisions, cost optimization, and performance improvement.
• Strengthen internal controls around financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Support audit processes by providing required analysis and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Review existing financial processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support automation and system improvements related to reporting and financial workflows.

Work Environment

This is an office-based role. Periodic extended hours will be required during reporting cycles to meet deadlines.