Regional Controller – MENA (Saudi Nationals Only)

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Business line supported: Consulting – Oliver Wyman and Mercer Reporting to: KSA Controller / Regional Finance Leadership Important eligibility requirement This position is open exclusively to Saudi nationals. Applicants must hold Saudi Arabian citizenship and be eligible to work in Riyadh. Applications from non-Saudi nationals cannot be considered for this vacancy. About Marsh Marsh is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in more than 130 countries. With approximately 85,000 colleagues worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $23 billion, Marsh operates through four market-leading businesses: Marsh – Commercial insurance broking and risk management Guy Carpenter – Reinsurance broking and strategic advisory Mercer – Health, wealth and career consulting Oliver Wyman – Management consulting and strategy advisory Together, these businesses help organizations navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

We are looking for a Regional Controller – MENA to join our finance leadership team in Riyadh. This role is central to the controllership function supporting our consulting businesses, Oliver Wyman and Mercer, across the MENA region. Oliver Wyman has expanded significantly in the region through acquisitions, organic growth and entry into new country markets. Mercer is similarly scaling through acquisitions and a broader regional presence. This creates a high-impact opportunity for a senior finance professional to shape and strengthen the financial control framework across a rapidly growing portfolio. You will act as a key finance partner to senior leadership, working closely with partners, business heads and regional stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance and commercial insight across a complex, multi-entity and multi-country operation. Based in Riyadh, the role will provide close partnership to KSA leadership while supporting continued expansion across the Gulf and wider MENA region.

Financial controllership and reporting Lead the regional controllership function for Oliver Wyman and Mercer across MENA. Manage monthly close, financial consolidation and group reporting in line with global timelines and standards. Oversee statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Ensure the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial reporting across the regional portfolio. Revenue recognition Lead revenue recognition for consulting and project-based engagements, including work-in-progress management, percentage-of-completion accounting and IFRS 15 compliance. Ensure consistent and accurate revenue reporting across Oliver Wyman and Mercer. Partner with commercial and operational stakeholders to address complex engagement-accounting matters. Tax compliance and advisory Oversee regional tax compliance, with particular focus on applicable Saudi corporate income tax and Zakat requirements. Ensure compliance with VAT requirements in KSA and across the GCC. Monitor corporate tax developments and local filing requirements across MENA. Support transfer-pricing requirements and coordinate with group tax specialists. Liaise with ZATCA and other local tax authorities as required. Governance, controls and compliance Maintain and strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks appropriate for a large global organization. Ensure compliance with local regulations, IFRS and group policies. Oversee local statutory and payroll compliance in KSA. Support compliance with Saudi labor requirements and applicable Saudization and localization programs. Identify financial and operational risks and ensure that appropriate mitigating controls are implemented. Stakeholder engagement Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders, partners and business heads