Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
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Job Summary
Classera is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to manage and oversee accounts payable activities while supporting the company's Saudi entity. The role requires strong experience in invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment management, financial controls, and compliance with Saudi tax and accounting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, approvals, posting, and payment processing.
• Review supplier invoices and ensure they match purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to approved payment schedules.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, aging reports, and accounts payable schedules.
• Ensure expenses and liabilities are recorded accurately and within the correct accounting period.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, approval matrices, and accounting controls.
• Support compliance with Saudi VAT, withholding tax, and ZATCA requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to resolve payment-related issues.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and provide supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and strengthen financial controls.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with strong hands-on experience in accounts payable.
• Previous experience supporting Saudi Arabia operations or entities is required.
• Good knowledge of Saudi VAT, withholding tax, and ZATCA requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good command of English and Arabic.
Required Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability.
Classera is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to manage and oversee accounts payable activities while supporting the company's Saudi entity. The role requires strong experience in invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment management, financial controls, and compliance with Saudi tax and accounting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, approvals, posting, and payment processing.
• Review supplier invoices and ensure they match purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to approved payment schedules.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, aging reports, and accounts payable schedules.
• Ensure expenses and liabilities are recorded accurately and within the correct accounting period.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, approval matrices, and accounting controls.
• Support compliance with Saudi VAT, withholding tax, and ZATCA requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to resolve payment-related issues.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and provide supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and strengthen financial controls.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with strong hands-on experience in accounts payable.
• Previous experience supporting Saudi Arabia operations or entities is required.
• Good knowledge of Saudi VAT, withholding tax, and ZATCA requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good command of English and Arabic.
Required Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability.