Job Title: Financial Controller
Job Description
We are seeking a Financial Controller with strong hands-on experience in Odoo Accounting to oversee day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial compliance.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise combined with practical experience using Odoo ERP / Odoo Accounting, with the ability to manage accounting transactions, financial controls, reporting, and month-end closing activities within the system.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations using Odoo Accounting.
- Manage General Ledger, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), journal entries, invoices, payments, and expenses.
- Perform bank, customer, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage monthly and year-end closing activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Maintain and review the Chart of Accounts and ensure proper accounting classification within Odoo.
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis.
- Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of VAT and other applicable financial obligations.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, Saudi accounting requirements, ZATCA regulations, and applicable government requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other financial stakeholders.
- Identify accounting discrepancies, strengthen financial controls, and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure proper supporting documentation and audit trails for financial transactions.
- Support continuous improvement and optimization of accounting processes within Odoo ERP.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Hands-on experience with Odoo Accounting / Odoo ERP is required.
- Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
- Practical experience with Odoo invoicing, payments, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and accounting transactions.
- Good understanding of VAT and ZATCA requirements in Saudi Arabia.
- Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles applicable in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Odoo Accounting implementation, configuration, or process optimization.
- Experience with Analytic Accounting and multi-company accounting.
- SOCPA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
- Experience working in a multi-business or fast-paced organization.
