Financial officer/facility manager (local staff)

The Royal Danish Embassy in Riyadh is looking for a financial officer/facility manager (local staff)

Position: Financial officer/facility manager

Type of employment: Full time employment on a local contract

Starting date: 15 January 2023 (or as soon as possible)

Location: Danish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Deadline for application: 8 November 2022

The Royal Danish Embassy in Riyadh is seeking to recruit an energetic financial officer/facility manager.

Job Description
Your tasks will include:
. Responsible for financial management including accounting, entry of ledgers, invoicing, payment of vendors, bank and cash management and preparation of quarterly statements.
. Responsible for budgeting as well as providing the management with budget follow-up and proposals for improved efficiency.
. Responsible for facility management and administration including handling of contractors, planning of maintenance, purchases, management of inventory and cooperation with Saudi authorities regarding consignments etc.

Qualifications
We expect that you have:
. A solid foundation in accounting and experience with facility management as well as a thorough understanding of administration and excellent cooperation and communication skills.
. Ability to show the flexibility and be ready to handle tasks outside your own portfolio.
. A relevant background in accounting, IT and/or public administration. . Self-motivating skills, flexible and able to initiate tasks without direct instruction.
. A structured mind-set, result focused and good cooperation skills. . IT proficiency and solid skills in Microsoft Office and preferably Navision Financials.
. Proficiency in English and Arabic language.
. Compliance with Danish government standards in financial management and accounting.

Employment conditions
. You will be offered a full time employment on a local contract.
. Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven results.
. Your standard working hours will be 40 hours per week with some flexibility in organizing your working hours.
. You will be entitled to five weeks of paid holiday per year, accumulated by 2.08 days per month.
. As part of your salary you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
. You and your dependent family members will be offered health insurance.

Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to the Royal Danish Embassy in Riyadh marked “Financial officer/facility manager” no later than 8 November 2022. The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews. The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record”, pass security clearance by the Danish authorities and provide a transferable iqama prior to appointment.

About us
The Embassy covers Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Yemen. The Embassy is a dynamic workplace with approximately 20 employees. For more information about the Embassy, see our web page http://saudiarabien.um.dk/en