MENA Finance - Associate - Working Capital Specialist - Riyadh

About EY

At EY, we are committed to empowering your professional growth and shaping a future filled with confidence and opportunity. By joining our globally integrated network of diverse teams, you will gain the support and resources needed to advance your career in any direction you choose. Together, we are dedicated to building a better working world—one where innovation, collaboration, and excellence drive our collective success. We invite you to contribute to this vision and take the next step in your career journey with us.

The Opportunity

Our Working Capital Management team in the MENA region is a cornerstone of operational excellence, ensuring the firm maintains robust liquidity and financial resilience while delivering exceptional client service. As a member of this newly established, high-performing team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the firm’s cash collection performance. Your responsibilities will involve direct engagement with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve overdue accounts, facilitate timely payments, and strengthen financial discipline across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, expand your professional network, and gain valuable exposure to diverse business functions. In alignment with our commitment to national development, we particularly encourage applications from Saudi Nationals seeking to build a meaningful and impactful career in finance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and proactively follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections.
• Collaborate closely with client-side invoice approvers and accounts payable teams to streamline payment processing and minimize delays.
• Monitor payment arrangements, escalate delays or non-compliance to relevant stakeholders, and drive corrective actions.
• Identify and address the root causes of payment delays, including internal process inefficiencies and client-side approval bottlenecks.
• Log and resolve invoice disputes efficiently, providing actionable feedback to support long-term process improvements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client billing and payment workflows to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Track invoice delivery, generate client statements and payment requests, and assist with payment allocation and reconciliation in coordination with Finance and client engagement teams.
• Support the continuous improvement of collection processes and contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing working capital outcomes across the business.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To thrive in this role, you will bring a combination of strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional communication and influence abilities to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset focused on resolving issues at their core.
• Strong organizational capabilities to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and comfort working with financial data and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is considered a valuable asset.
• Familiarity with collections processes, tools, and industry best practices.
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic is a distinct advantage.

Ideal Experience and Background

While not mandatory, the following experiences and attributes will position you for success in this role:

• Prior experience in a finance or client-facing role within a professional services or multinational organization.
• Knowledge of invoicing and payment practices specific to government entities in the GCC region.
• Confidence in engaging cross-functional teams and proposing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Exposure to system rollouts or transformation initiatives involving financial operations.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and a track record of driving operational efficiency.

What We Look For

We seek motivated, detail-oriented professionals who embody energy, accountability, and a client-centric approach to cash collections. You should thrive in complex environments, excel at relationship-building, and enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver impactful results. If you are eager to grow in a role that blends finance, operations, and client engagement, we encourage you to apply. Saudi Nationals are particularly encouraged to apply, as this role aligns with our commitment to empowering local talent and strengthening the national workforce.

What We Offer You

At EY, we are dedicated to your professional development, equipping you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. You will operate in a flexible and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Join a diverse and globally connected team where your talents are recognized, nurtured, and empowered to drive meaningful change. Discover how EY can fuel your career ambitions and help you achieve extraordinary outcomes.