Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant – Drive Financial Precision and Operational Excellence

Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Accountant, where your expertise in financial compliance, vendor management, and meticulous transaction processing will play a pivotal role in maintaining seamless financial operations. In this strategic position, you will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence of all accounts payable activities, fostering trust with suppliers while optimizing cash flow and financial reporting.

As an integral member of the finance department, you will leverage your analytical acumen and attention to detail to process invoices with precision, reconcile vendor accounts, and uphold compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Value Added Tax (VAT), and ZATCA (Zawya Audit & Tax Compliance Authority) regulations. Your role extends beyond transactional duties—you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and auditors to streamline payment workflows, mitigate risks, and support month-end closing processes.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about maintaining financial integrity. Your contributions will directly impact the organization’s operational efficiency, financial stability, and compliance posture.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Invoice Processing & Vendor Reconciliation: Efficiently process invoices, verify accuracy, and perform thorough vendor account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity and timely payments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, VAT, and ZATCA requirements, while upholding internal controls to mitigate financial risks and maintain audit readiness.
• Cash Flow & Payment Optimization: Support cash flow planning and payment scheduling to align financial resources with organizational priorities, enhancing liquidity and operational agility.
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing: Assist in month-end closing processes, accrual adjustments, and financial reporting to provide stakeholders with accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a bridge between finance, suppliers, and auditors, fostering clear communication and resolving discrepancies to maintain strong vendor relationships and operational transparency.
• Records Management: Maintain meticulous and up-to-date accounts payable records, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications & Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, coupled with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial operations.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and ZATCA regulations, with a keen understanding of their implications on financial transactions and reporting.
• Proven experience in account reconciliations and proficiency in navigating financial systems to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, and financial modeling, to support decision-making and reporting.
• A high degree of accuracy, accountability, and professionalism, with exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and resolve complex issues.
• Preferred: SOCPA, CMA, or ACCA certification, further validating your expertise and commitment to financial excellence.

If you are a results-driven professional eager to contribute to a high-performing finance team, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic organization where your skills will make a meaningful impact.