Regional Financial Controller (GCC Region) - Riyadh

We are seeking an experienced Accountant for our Riyadh office, to lead our finance function across the GCC region. 

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

Leading the finance functions in the CMS CMNO GCC offices in their day to operations both locally and as part of the CMS CMNO group.

Key responsibilities of the function/role include:
    Ensuring that the local accounts comply with local requirements and that audits and other regulatory filings (CT, VAT and WHT returns) are made on a timely basis.
    Ensure that the entries made to the global accounting system at partnership/budget level are completed correctly and are consistent with the group’s accounting policies and reconcile to local accounts (month end balance sheet and P&L reviews).
    Assisting with the firm’s annual budgeting process.
    Reviewing and liaising with office managers and external providers in relation to payroll, end of service and social insurance for all regional offices including DEWS.
    Ensure partner distribution payments are accurate and made on a timely basis.
    Preparing and monitoring cash forecasting and requirements.
    Preparing management accounts.
    Reviewing and authorising all external payments.
    Liaising with Banks in relation to bank guarantees.
    Updating and maintaining office operational and accounting manuals.
    Liaise as necessary with the UK teams re training, staff hiring and development and keeping up to date re developments.
    Coaching and mentoring the accounting team.
    Project based work as necessary.

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:
 

Key Skills

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels, confident, with professional telephone manner
    Ability to be hands on as well as operating in a strategic capacity
    Analytical skills to resolve queries including “one offs” 
    Shows flexibility in approach
    Is enthusiastic and keen to contribute
    Works to given timeframes and anticipates likely workflows
    Consistently produces accurate work
    Proficient in MS Office generally
    Creates a culture of trust in the team

Experience required

    Exposure to and interest in non UK accounting teams and issues

Professional/Educational Qualification

    Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA etc)

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

•    Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
•    Generous bonus scheme
•    Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
•    Wellbeing allowance
•    Private medical insurance
 

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us.  In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. 
 
As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
 
When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. 
 
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
 
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. 
 

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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