Lifera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and manufacturing the medicines of tomorrow. As a biomanufacturing and innovation partner, Lifera aims to improve Saudi Arabia’s biopharma resilience and enable the goals of the Saudi National Biotechnology Strategy. They are developing state-of-the-art biomanufacturing capacity for drug substance and drug product manufacturing, including sterile and aseptic filling for vials, pre-filled syringes, and cartridges. Additionally, Lifera is building at-scale multiomics capabilities for high-throughput genetic testing and research services, with a focus on bioinformatics for disease areas endemic to MENA populations. The company serves pharmaceutical and biotech customers globally, bridging the KSA market with exports and enabling AI drug discovery. Lifera's strategy involves becoming a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for advanced therapeutics and critical medicines.
Lifera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and manufacturing the medicines of tomorrow. As a biomanufacturing and innovation partner, Lifera aims to improve Saudi Arabia’s biopharma resilience and enable the goals of the Saudi National Biotechnology Strategy. They are developing state-of-the-art biomanufacturing capacity for drug substance and drug product manufacturing, including sterile and aseptic filling for vials, pre-filled syringes, and cartridges. Additionally, Lifera is building at-scale multiomics capabilities for high-throughput genetic testing and research services, with a focus on bioinformatics for disease areas endemic to MENA populations. The company serves pharmaceutical and biotech customers globally, bridging the KSA market with exports and enabling AI drug discovery. Lifera's strategy involves becoming a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for advanced therapeutics and critical medicines.
The Financial Controller Manager is the custodian of financial integrity, control, and compliance across the group and its subsidiaries. This role ensures that all financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory obligations are accurate, complete, and fully compliant with IFRS (KSA), Zakat, VAT, and other regulatory requirements.
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Establish, enforce, and continuously enhance the financial control framework across all finance processes.
Ensure effective segregation of duties, delegated authorities, and approval limits, with oversight of compliance.
Own and approve financial policies, accounting manuals, and control documentation.
Exercise final authority on IFRS interpretation and accounting treatments, including complex or judgmental matters.
Ensure balance sheet integrity, completeness, and substantiation at all reporting periods.
Provide leadership and final review over statutory financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted in KSA.
Approve month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close outputs.
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all entities and business units.
Sign off on financial statements prior to submission to the GCFO, Audit Committee, or Board.
Lead and manage the Accounting Operations Manager, providing direction, priorities, and performance oversight.
Oversee accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Payroll accounting.
Ensure that accounting operations deliver accurate, timely, and compliant outputs in line with defined standards.
Review and approve material journal entries, reconciliations, estimates, and provisions prepared by the operations team.
Act as the accountable owner for Zakat, VAT, withholding tax, and all ZATCA-related compliance.
Review and approve tax filings, assessments, and provisions.
Lead interactions with ZATCA and tax advisors, ensuring appropriate responses and resolutions.
Ensure accurate tax disclosures within statutory financial statements.
Own the cost accounting framework for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Approve standard costing methodologies, variance analysis, and inventory valuation policies.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory expectations for pharmaceutical inventory, including obsolescence and expiry provisions.
Provide oversight to ensure cost data supports sound operational and strategic decision-making.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for external audits, internal audits, and regulatory reviews.
Review audit findings, assess financial and control risks, and ensure timely remediation.
Report material control matters, audit outcomes, and risks to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
Maintain continuous audit readiness and strong documentation standards.
Build and sustain a strong controllership culture focused on discipline, accuracy, and accountability.
Mentor and develop the Accounting Operations Manager and broader finance team.
Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and controls, including ERP optimization.
Support GCFO-led initiatives such as business expansion, integrations, or governance enhancements.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, SOCPA) strongly preferred.
Work Experience:
8-10 years of total experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within Healthcare, Pharma, FMCG, or Manufacturing.
Required Skills:
MUST HAVE:
Financial Reporting & IFRS Expertise.
Strong financial control and governance mindset.
Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge.
Analytical & Risk Management Skills.
Leadership & Communication
Strong financial control and governance mindset.
Ability to lead through standards, review, and accountability rather than execution.
