Head of A2R Gulf and Tax Compliance

Overview

Job title:

Head of A2R & Tax Compliance

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Style:
Hybrid

As Head of A2R & Tax Compliance, you will have overall accountability for end-to-end Account to Report (A2R) operations across Greater Gulf, leading and delivering best-in-class service while partnering with the CFO and Finance Business Partners to ensure sustainable, compliant processes across KSA and UAE. This role is based in Riyadh and sits within the A2R organization of the Global Finance Services (GFS) team, working closely with regional hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Hyderabad.

About Sanofi:
We are an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth.

We pursue science to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world.

• Ensure a true and fair view of financial statements for all legal entities within scope (2 countries, 3 legal entities), overseeing sources of accounting activity managed by Source-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Controlling teams.
• Lead the efficient, high-quality, and compliant delivery of end-to-end A2R services, ensuring achievement of KPIs and continuous performance improvement.
• Monitor and manage the accounting impact of M&A projects, including inventory-related activities, asset transfers, and financial statement implications, supporting due diligence and post-transaction stabilization.
• Lead periodic Balance Sheet reviews ensuring compliance with IFRS, IAS, local Financial Reporting Standards, and Sanofi Group Standards (SAGA).
• Ensure Compliance and Internal Control/SOX standards are met across all Greater Gulf legal entities, coordinating external audits from fee negotiation through completion.
• Manage tax compliance activities including quarterly IFRS tax reporting, Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax returns, and transfer pricing alignment with Central Transfer Pricing team.
• Lead and coordinate responses to tax authority inspections and audits, liaising with Tax Lead and external advisors on documentation and data requests.
• Partner with the CFO and Regional Tax Head on strategic transactions, providing expert technical accounting evaluation for acquisitions and alliances.
• Lead the A2R services organization with direct responsibility for A2R teams, overseeing 1 direct report in UAE and fostering talent development through IDPs and succession planning.

• More than 10 years of Finance experience, with Big 4 audit experience considered a significant advantage.
• 3–5 years of people management experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a significant advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification required;
  Chartered Accountant certification is a significant advantage.
• Very good understanding of relevant Finance processes including IFRS (i.e. IAS 12).
• Good knowledge of KSA and UAE tax legislation including Corporate Tax/Zakat, Withholding Taxes, VAT, and Transfer Pricing regulations.
• International background with exposure to multicultural environments; experience working within a HUB/BPO model is highly valued.
• Track record of managing large efficiency improvement programs and leading transformation with change management.
• Excellent IT skills including Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), SAP, and PowerBI, with openness to adopt AI and digital tools.
• Fluency in English is mandatory;
  Arabic is preferable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to shape culture, motivate teams, and communicate effectively at executive level.

Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.

Lead a critical finance function with direct visibility to senior leadership, shaping how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably across the Gulf region. Drive meaningful transformation by partnering with regional hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Hyderabad to build best-in-class, efficient finance operations. Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what's next.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We invite you to learn more at