Accounts Payable Accountant

Hays is partnering with one of the leading retail manufacturing companies in Jeddah to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant.

Role Overview

This position will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices, employee expense claims, vendor reconciliations, accruals, and payment proposals are processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payments.
• Validate invoices, perform three-way matching, and ensure compliance with company policies and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Prepare payment proposals and coordinate with the Treasury team to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, resolve discrepancies, and monitor AP ageing and outstanding liabilities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and AP-to-GL reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Saudi VAT, withholding tax, ZATCA requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare AP reports, support internal and external audits, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Drive process improvements and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 enhancements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, including at least 3 years within an Accounts Payable function.
• Strong experience with supplier reconciliations, accruals, month-end close, and AP controls.
• Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or other high-volume transactional environments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Saudi VAT, withholding tax, ZATCA requirements, and IFRS.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a continuous improvement mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established market leader and become part of a high-performing finance team, contributing to the transformation and continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function.

If your experience aligns with the above requirements and you are interested in applying, please follow the link and submit your application directly.