General Ledger Director

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Strategy and Planning

Contribute to the development of Accounting business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
Develop the operational plan for General Ledger in line with Accounting business plan and Finance and Administration strategic plan
Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of General Ledger goals that support ZATCA s overall strategic plans

Budget Management

Discuss General Ledger budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
Ensure effective utilization of General Ledger budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for General Ledger and mitigates financial and operational risks

General Ledger

Maintain the general ledger system and ensure its optimization and efficiency in coordination with IT & Digitization function
Manage the development of financial statements, chart of accounts, financial position forecasts, and other reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Ensure support and direction and training are provided to other functions regarding accounting and closing policies and procedures, monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, efficient controls, and utilization of financial resources
Follow-up on General Court of Audit requests, and issue relevant financial statements accordingly
Ensure resolution of non-compliance cases resulting from audits/ General Court of Audit findings and enforce corrective measures to mitigate future risks and recurrence
Ensure that ZATCA s general ledger is properly updated and reflects all transaction adjustments made in order to maintain a proper and clear system covering all modifications and updates
Manage periodic (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly) closing processes ensuring adherence to applicable policies and Ministry of Finance directions
Oversee periodic financial reports and ensure reported results comply with financial reporting standards

People Management

Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values