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Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Fixed monthly journal Entries – preparation and submission in SAP
• IFRS Journals for Monthly and Qtrly Lease Accounting
• Prepare monthly working files for the Rolling/Spot Forex Deals
• Prepare monthly revaluations journals for outstanding Forex Deals
• Review and prepare journals for Petty Cash Claims
• Support in the Month End Close activities & Annual Budget/Forecast
• Ad-hoc Internal Reporting (MCDR, Weekly O&S, Debtors Reporting, etc)
• Manage and update the local fixed assets register in SAP and annual fixed asset counts
• Liase with SSC during transition and support areas that will stay with the business

Taxation

• Prepare monthly Input VAT workings and reconcile all Input VAT GL’s
• Prepare monthly WhT Workings with all supporting documentation
• File Monthly VAT and WhT Returns on ZATCA Portal
• Prepare Annual WhT Working for Annual WhT Return
• Prepare workings for Annual CiT Return for review with FC
• Communicate with ZATCA on both Direct and Indirect related queries in Arabic
• Work with both FC and MA on Tax Audits/Assessment for CiT/VAT/Wht/Customs

Compliance

• Monthly minimum controls assigned specifically as preparer in certain areas
• Preparation of Annual CSA
• Support / Participate in Local Content Evaluation and Audits
• Support / Participate in Annual Statutory Financial Audits
• Support / Participate in Internal Audits
• Support / Participate in Tax Audit Assessments
• Support the Annual Insurance Questionnaire compilation
• Provide periodic information to the Local Statutory Survey Committees in Arabic

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and enhance controls processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with Divisional and Group Resources to develop automated solutions or reporting platform (e.g., Power BI)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient in Reading, Writing and Speaking Arabic (Native)
• Proven experience (>3 years) in taxation and financial reporting or a related financial role.
• Strong understanding of Local Taxation, IFRS, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in using financial software, accounting systems (SAP)
• Advanced Excel Knowledge and Power BI
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legal/tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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