Summary
Madar, a Saudi digital logistics platform owned by Elm, is hiring a Finance Manager in Riyadh. The role covers financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and the ongoing improvement of financial procedures. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of Saudi tax and ZATCA compliance; CPA or CMA certification is desirable. Business fluency in Arabic and English and eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia are required.
The posting
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Madar is a leading Saudi digital logistics platform, owned by Elm transforming transportation management across industries. It connects shippers, carriers, and logistics partners through a unified ecosystem that delivers visibility, efficiency, and automation. Madar enables seamless shipment execution, financial integration, and real-time tracking — redefining the future of logistics in the Kingdom and beyond.
Madar seeks a Finance Manager to join our team and helping manage our financial operations. You'll be responsible for handling financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
You'll be responsible for maintenance and continuous refinement of financial procedures to achieve compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You'll have your analytical skills at your disposal as you analyze financial performance to provide insights that guide the organization's strategic decision-making.
Furthermore, you will collaborate with other departments to contribute to business goals and align resource usage for optimum efficiency. This role is fundamental in ensuring the financial health of Madar and facilitating further growth.
We invite you to join us and be a part of the future of our financial trajectory.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is highly desirable.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience working in finance management, accounting, or an equivalent field, including 3-5 years as a Finance Manager or in a comparable finance leadership role, with a proven track record of delivering financial performance.
- Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles, more specifically for the logistics sector.
- Experienced in ERP systems and financial software used for handling accounting processes and reporting.
- Well-versed in Arabic and English with business fluency in both languages.
- Ability to manage and direct finance teams effectively to achieve targets.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.
- Experience in planning and streamlining financial operations to achieve growth and efficiency in an organization.
- Strong knowledge of ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) regulations and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with VAT, excise tax, corporate income tax, and zakat filings in Saudi Arabia.
- Ability to manage tax returns, reconcile tax liabilities, and communicate effectively with ZATCA during audits or inquiries.
- Eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.