ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL

Job Purpose

As an Accountant, General, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity of our invoicing, payment tracking, and accounts receivable processes. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing timely reports, and delivering data-driven insights to the sales and finance teams. This position is essential for facilitating effective follow-up on outstanding accounts, ensuring customer account integrity, and supporting the company’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Accountability Areas

Invoicing and Payment Processing

• Collaborate with the sales and delivery teams to prepare and issue accurate, timely, and compliant customer invoices based on approved sales and delivery data.
• Record and process incoming payments with precision, ensuring accurate application to customer accounts and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Verify that all invoicing and payment documentation is properly documented, filed, and accessible for audits or internal reviews.

Accounts Monitoring and Sales Support

• Monitor customer account balances and payment trends, identifying overdue or irregular accounts and promptly notifying the sales team for follow-up action.
• Generate and distribute periodic aging reports and exception lists to support the sales team in addressing payment-related issues with customers.
• Provide analytical support and data insights to assist sales in resolving customer payment discrepancies and improving collection efficiency.

Account Reconciliation and Reporting

• Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers to ensure accurate posting of payments, credit memos, and adjustments, maintaining financial integrity.
• Prepare and present monthly accounts receivable summaries, aging reports, and trend analyses to management and sales teams for strategic decision-making.
• Support the finance team during month-end closing by delivering accurate, timely, and well-documented reports in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Customer Service and Dispute Resolution Support

• Document and track billing discrepancies, unresolved issues, and customer disputes, flagging them for resolution by the sales or customer service teams.
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding customer account statuses, payment history, or financial discrepancies with professionalism and accuracy.
• Monitor the resolution process of disputes and escalate complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate stakeholders for timely action.

Documentation and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain organized, secure, and up-to-date records of invoices, payments, credit memos, and account adjustments in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with sales, finance, and customer service teams to ensure account information is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide necessary accounts receivable documentation and data to support internal audits, external reviews, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development by acquiring and updating both soft and technical skills relevant to your role. Stay informed about industry best practices, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to enhance your performance and contribute to the organization’s growth.

Delivery and Performance

Execute planned activities with a focus on meeting operational and developmental targets within established delivery schedules. Optimize resource utilization to achieve objectives efficiently, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to timelines. Prepare and submit periodic reports that detail task execution, deviations from plans, and corrective actions taken to maintain alignment with business goals.

Problem-Solving and Quality Assurance

Proactively identify and resolve operational issues, escalating complex challenges to senior management when necessary. Uphold high-quality standards by implementing effective quality control processes, adhering to product and process specifications, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Business Process Improvements

Contribute to the development and refinement of written systems, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to streamline accounts receivable functions and reduce manual intervention.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and work instructions. Maintain compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management standards within your area of responsibility to safeguard employees, customers, and the organization. Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in all operational activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in accounts receivable, general accounting, or financial reporting.

Technical and Functional Competencies

• Proficiency in document management systems and financial software.
• Strong understanding of general inventory management principles and their impact on financial reporting.
• Expertise in invoice processing, accounts receivable (AR) management, and financial reconciliation.
• Familiarity with accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

About Alfanar

Alfanar is a leading Saudi company with a global footprint, specializing in the manufacturing and trading of a diverse range of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical products. Our portfolio also includes conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions. Headquartered in Riyadh, our state-of-the-art manufacturing operations are based in Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000-square-meter complex equipped with advanced facilities and laboratories. Join our team and contribute to a dynamic organization committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth.