Budgeting & Financial Planning: The candidate will support strategic financial planning and ensure proper resource allocation for projects, campaigns, and overall media operations. Their expertise will be vital in understanding financial reports, optimizing budgets, and forecasting future revenues and costs
Financial Reporting: They will prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Saudi GAAP or IFRS standards (depending on the company's accounting framework). This could involve collaborating with accountants to generate income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Cost Control & Profitability: Their knowledge of accounting principles can help identify inefficiencies in corporate operations and media production costs, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented without compromising quality
Tax & Zakat Compliance: With their finance background, the candidate can assist in tax and zakat reporting, ensuring the company complies with Saudi Arabia's tax regulations, including VAT and Zakat
Contract Negotiation and Review: Their understanding of contracts will allow them to review terms and conditions effectively, ensuring that business agreementswhether with media partners, advertisers, vendors, or clientsare structured to the company's advantage
Risk Management: They will identify potential risks in contracts and suggest mitigating measures, especially in the context of media partnerships and licensing agreements
Compliance: The candidate will ensure that all contracts comply with local regulations and industry standards (such as broadcasting laws, media licensing, etc.)
Payroll & Compensation: With their finance background, the candidate could assist the HR team with payroll management, ensuring that employee compensation is processed accurately and efficiently
Resource Planning: Understanding HR processes will help them align workforce planning with the financial goals of the company, ensuring that human resources are allocated appropriately for key projects
Employee Benefits & Compliance: While not an HR expert, the candidate's knowledge of finance would help with managing employee benefits, budgeting for HR-related expenses, and ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws and regulations
Requirements2. Experience:3. Technical Skills:4. Knowledge of Industry & Regulations:5. Skills:6. Personal Attributes:7. Languages:
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Any relevant professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA will be an advantage
1-2 years of experience in a corporate management or financial management role, preferably within the media or entertainment sector
Proven experience in finance and accounting management, with a strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Experience in contract management, including reviewing, negotiating, and managing business agreements and partnerships (e.g., with advertisers, media partners, vendors, and clients)
Basic HR knowledge or experience in managing HR-related financial matters (e.g., payroll, compensation, benefits, and budget planning)
Exposure to Saudi media regulations and industry standards is highly desirable (e.g., broadcasting regulations, media licensing, and government policies related to media)
Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle), particularly in the finance/accounting modules
Microsoft Excel (Advanced) for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting
Project Management Software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira) is a plus for handling multiple corporate initiatives
Familiarity with media production software or media management systems is an advantage
In-depth understanding of the media industry, including traditional media (TV, radio) and digital media (social media, online streaming platforms)
Familiarity with Saudi media regulations and compliance requirements, such as those enforced by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and General Commission for Audiovisual Media
Awareness of advertising standards, broadcasting licenses, and local content regulations in Saudi Arabia
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Ability to analyze financial statements and data to make informed decisions, identify trends, and develop financial forecasts
Contract Negotiation & Legal Understanding: Strong ability to review and negotiate business contracts, with an eye for detail and risk management
Leadership & Team Management: Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in Arabic and English (written and spoken). Ability to present financial and strategic information clearly to senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to solve complex business and financial problems
Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing media environment
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align day-to-day operations with the company's long-term strategic objectives
High Integrity & Confidentiality: Must have a high level of integrity and be able to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and corporate information
Proactive & Results-Oriented: A self-starter with a focus on achieving goals, meeting deadlines, and driving business growth
Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of cultural dynamics in Saudi Arabia, with the ability to navigate the business and regulatory environment appropriately
Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is essential due to the nature of the local market
Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is also required, particularly for communication with international partners and stakeholders
