Finance Executive – Trading Division

Finance Executive

Location:

Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Employer:

Hudson Manpower.

• Manage daily financial operations for the Retail Division, including accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries, focusing on retail transactions.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, with retail‑specific KPIs.
• Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts for the Trading Division, taking into account seasonal trends and market fluctuations.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in retail operations, such as sales performance, margin analysis, and expense control.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards, and tax laws, including sales tax and inventory valuation.
• Assist in audit preparation and liaise with external auditors on retail‑specific audits (inventory surveys, point‑of‑sale system audits).
• Monitor and manage the Retail Division’s cash flow, including point‑of‑sale transactions and cash reconciliation.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management to support decision‑making on pricing strategies, promotional activities, and inventory management.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures specific to retail operations, such as cash handling, inventory management, and loss prevention.
• Collaborate with other departments within the Trading Division, such as sales, operations, and merchandising, to align financial goals.

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in finance or accounting.
• CA qualification and proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP (Financial Modules) including GL, AP, AR, FA, and CM.
• Advanced expertise in Power BI, Power Query, and data modeling.
• Excellent command of Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Pivot, complex formulas, dashboards).
• Proven experience in MIS preparation, financial reporting, and management dashboards.
• Strong working knowledge of reporting IT tools and automation of finance reports.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and provide actionable financial insights.
• Strong understanding of month‑end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in internal controls, compliance, and audit coordination.
• Relevant finance/accounting qualifications and industry experience.