Financial Controller

<div class="content-intro"><h2><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 149, 168);"><strong>About Us</strong></span></em></h2> <p>Backed by top regional and global VCs, <strong>BRKZ is Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing construction-tech startup</strong>. Our web platform, mobile apps and WhatsApp channels give contractors instant access to 7,000+ building-material SKUs from 1,100+ vetted suppliers, with quotes in minutes and buy-now-pay-later financing built in. In just two years we have on-boarded 850+ contracting companies, supported giga-projects such as <strong>NEOM</strong> and <strong>King Salman Park</strong>, and scaled RFQs to $350 million while keeping positive unit economics.</p> <p>You can read more about BRKZ's latest news on <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2025/02/09/brkz-raises-8-million-to-build-on-saudi-construction-boom/" target="_blank">Forbes</a>, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/saudis-brkz-closes-17m-series-a-for-its-construction-tech-platform/" target="_blank">TechCrunch</a> & <a href="https://www.wamda.com/en/2025/02/brkz-closes-17-million-series-a-bolster-presence-saudi-arabia" target="_blank">Wamda</a>.</p></div><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 149, 168);"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></h2> <p>As a Financial Controller you will be <strong>responsible and accountable for all accounting, audit, and financial reporting functions</strong> at BRKZ. This is <strong>not a traditional, high-level oversight or advisory position</strong>. We are <strong>looking for a builder, someone who will operate directly in the trenches</strong>, <strong>establish robust financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and actively develop our finance team</strong> as the company continues to scale rapidly. </p> <p>The ideal candidate has <strong>strong knowledge of Saudi accounting, tax, zakat, VAT, audit, and regulatory requirements</strong>, with experience in fast-paced companies. Startup experience is highly preferred, and experience in construction, contracting, building materials, or marketplace businesses is a strong plus.</p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 149, 168);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Own the full accounting function</strong>, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and monthly closing.</li> <li><strong>Lead the month-end and year-end closing process</strong>, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.</li> <li>Prepare and review management reports, financial statements, and reporting packs for leadership, investors, banks, auditors, and other stakeholders.</li> <li><strong>Own the external audit process end to end</strong>, including preparation of audit schedules, coordination with auditors, resolution of audit comments, and timely issuance of audited financial statements.</li> <li><strong>Ensure compliance with all applicable Saudi laws and requirements</strong>, including tax, zakat, VAT, withholding tax, e-invoicing, accounting standards, and regulatory filings.</li> <li><strong>Strengthen internal controls</strong> across finance, procurement, payments, collections, revenue recognition, inventory-related processes, and expense management.</li> <li><strong>Build scalable finance processes</strong>, policies, approval workflows, and reporting structures suitable for a high-growth startup.</li> <li>Work closely with business, operations, credit,