We are looking for a detail-oriented Specialist Accounts to support finance operations and Accounts Receivable activities in the KSA region.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Management
- Support corporate team on preparation of accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments as needed for KSA region.
- Support on month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately & timely.
- Assist in payroll-related finance entries and coordination with HR for timely processing of payroll
- Process and monitor bank payments through approved banking platforms e.g. Saadat platform etc
Accounts Receivable Management
- Lead and oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable function for KSA region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Oversee accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, credit memos, and statements using advanced automation tools.
- Implement and manage systems for monitoring AR aging reports and automating follow-ups on overdue accounts.
- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly AR aging reports, collection reports, and other metrics to management.
- Revenue Reconciliation between front-end and back-end system.
- Ensure integrity of billing data and revenue recognition compliance (IFRS).
- Develop data-driven strategies for resolving payment discrepancies and handling escalated issue
Compliance and Internal control
- Ensure that financial transactions and reports comply with accounting standards.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules and financial information.
- Preparation of tax returns & ensure compliance with tax laws, including VAT, E-invoicing, Withholding tax, corporate tax & other statutory requirements
Technology Integration and Innovation
- Collaborate with IT & ERP teams to integrate and optimize AR systems with other financial and operational platforms.
- Stay abreast of emerging financial technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance AR processes.
- Lead initiatives to implement machine learning and AI technologies for improved credit risk assessment and collections.
Essential Criteria
- CPA/ACCA/CA with a strong focus on financial technology and data analytics.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in GL functions within real estate, retail or F&B industries, with a proven track record of implementing technological solutions.
- Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, Power Query, and Power BI for data manipulation and visualization
- Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and their API integrations.
- Demonstrated ability to create and optimize process maps, workflows, and SOPs in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and their application in automated financial systems.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing automation projects and achieving measurable efficiency gains.
Required Skills
- Experience with cloud-based financial management systems and their integration with legacy systems.
- The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking professional who can blend traditional accounting expertise with cutting-edge technological solutions to drive our AR processes into the future.
- They should be passionate about leveraging data and automation to create efficiencies and improve financial performance in our dynamic startup environment.
