Looking for jobs in Saudi Arabia? Credit Suisse, EY and McKinsey are hiring Finance Professionals

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Saudi Arabia has a growing economy and a strong financial sector. This creates a need for skilled professionals in areas such as banking, accounting, and investment management. 

Are you also looking for an interesting job role in Saudi Arabia? 

We have collated the latest job vacancies from Credit Suisse, Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company, and more in Saudi Arabia.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance then look into the list. You would certainly find your preferred job role.

Finance jobs in Saudi Arabia

Senior Accountant required at Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking and asset management capabilities. Founded in 1856 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Credit Suisse has expanded to be a global force employing over 45,000 people from over 150 nations, based across 50 countries.

Requirements: 

• University degree preferably in Business Administration/Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or Finance function in an international bank or financial institution
• Knowledge of Capital Market Authority (CMA) Prudential Regulations
• Knowledge of Saudi Tax regulations including VAT, Corporate Tax and WHT
• Fluency in English
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in communicating with senior stakeholders and excellent business partnering skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

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EY Saudi Arabia careers

Mergers & Acquisitions - Executive at Ernst & Young 

Ernst & Young is a multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London, England. Along with Deloitte, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, it is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms.

EY is looking for a passionate M&A Strategy & Transactions professional. As an M&A Executive, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction and evaluating the projected synergies.

To qualify, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience in an M&A environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use
• Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%).

Ideally, you will also have

• MBA or Master’s degree in finance (or related field) from a reputable University
• CFA qualification or working towards it
• Transactions Advisory experience
• GCC experience or working in one of the mature markets
• Arabic language skills would be an asset

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International Tax Manager - International Tax Advisory - EY

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Manager, your primary focus will be advising global companies on their operations' various regional and international tax implications. 

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance and an approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in the fields listed above) 
• 5 – 7 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry 
• Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments
• Strong managerial, organisational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills 
• Proven track record with a leading professional services firm
• Experience in Managing a team and mentoring and developing more junior team members 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in the Arabic language

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Financial Analyst at Samsung Engineering

Samsung Engineering is one of the world's leading engineering procurement construction and project management companies. For more than 40 years it has operated worldwide providing total project management from planning and financing to construction and commissioning.

It has built some of the world's largest and most complex plants. 

As part of the role, you have to provide economic analyses, studies, and counsel on all matters of potentially significant financial impact to the company, including economic/competitive trends.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum of 10 years cumulative working experience.
• Knowledge in IKTVA Certification by Saudi Aramco.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP System
• Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related courses
• CFA Charter holder or related accreditations
• Technical Skills / Competencies
• Accounting Financial Operations
• Business Systems Controls
• Petty Cash Management Cost Control
• Payroll Management
• Payable Receivables Management
• Reconciliations
• Financial Transaction Processing
• Tax Compliance (VAT Law)
• ERP System (SAP System)
• Finance Work Proficiency
• Work Management

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Senior Analyst - Financial Modeling required at McKinsey & Company  

McKinsey & Company, founded in 1926 is a global management consulting firm that provides professional services to corporations, governments, and other organisations.

You will have responsibilities across all phases of our client development work, from initial business development and delivery to maintaining great relationships with clients during projects and beyond. You will collaborate closely with clients and drive analyses to provide unique insights. 

Desired Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate degree in mathematics or economics
• 3+ years of professional experience in consulting, research, or project finance
• CFA certified with hands-on experience building complex financial models
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and exposure to financial models
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Superior quantitative problem-solving skills
• Highly analytical
• Willing to work in a highly demanding and result-oriented team environment
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who enjoys the challenges and rewards of research work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic

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Vice President of Finance required at Parsons Corporation

Parsons, a leading engineering consultant, currently has a strong presence in Saudi Arabia with over 1,700 employees and a turnover in excess of $600M a year. It is committed to doubling its size in the coming years and is looking for a seasoned financial professional to help lead the company on this exciting journey. 

As the Finance Director, you will be an important member of the management team. You have to set the strategic financial direction of the company and ensure proper tactics are being employed to meet the financial goals. You will work closely with General Manager, Company Board and the shareholders.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred) 
• 15+ years experience with increasing Finance/Accounting roles preferably in the engineering and construction industry 
• Demonstrated success in the role of Finance Director or Equivalent 
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent Superior communication skills with the ability to manage expectations both up and down the organization Incumbent 
• must have excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software. 
• Ability to motivate and lead the Company’s Finance and Accounting team
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to understand regulations, contracts, business processes and controls, and policy and procedures. 

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