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Danaher Corporation Senior Accountant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Danaher

Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, dental, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 67,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $18.3B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 1,200% over 20 years.

At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We’re innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you’ll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is primarily responsible for all accounting activities in Saudi Arabia and the related finance and analysis activities. This is an enabler function and critical role within finance. He/she should ensure the highest levels of integrity and accurate accounting practices while effectively supporting the business, finance and commercial team.

Finance and Accounting Responsibilities:

Responsible for all closing accounting activities: G/L, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Inventory, cash and bank, accounting management, management reporting, Opex, reconciliations, and financial analysis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

NATURE AND SCOPE

• Full responsibility managing closing process and accounting transactions for BS and G/L Ledger

• Prepare and load Balance Sheet reconciliation - Black-line submissions

• Shared Service Accounting, OIE expense management, and related accounting records

• Payroll process pay-outs, Accounts Payable and full expenditure cycle

• Fixed Assets and Inventory accounting and warehouse accounting management

• Liabilities and Provisions related calculations, forecasts, and accounting JV bookings

• Financial and Variance analysis and operating expenses (Opex) accounting management (Management Reporting)

• Support Oracle ERP implementation, integration and support related accounting trainings

• OTL compliance and GPRR accounting and management controls

• Support documentation and update of financial policies and procedures

• Manage supplier relationships and related cash flow and forecasting activities

• Bank facilities: Trade Services, facilities and Bank Coordination (L/C and B/G management)

• Other finance Projects implementation and timely response to HQ and Corporate requests

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor of commerce – Finance and Accounting

  • Must have appropriate SOCPA Membership

  • 10+ years accounting and department start-up experience

  • Healthcare and Medical background – preferably Diagnostics

  • OTL and GPRR process and accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong Team player – Inclusive and good communication abilities

• Ability to positively adapt in a changing environment

• Action/Result oriented with strong time-management skills

• Good Critical thinking abilities and strong problem solver

• Advanced Excel skills, word and power-point

• Drives continues improvement (process mindset)

• Based in Saudi with transferrable visa

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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