Responsible for managing and processing daily banking and payment transactions, ensuring accurate and timely execution of local and international payments, employee-related payments, government and utility payments, and other financial transactions. The role also supports cash management, SAP accounting entries, bank charges, fixed asset creation, VAT/WHT-related payments, and the maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Banking Operations
- Prepare and process daily bank transfers and payments, including local vendors, foreign suppliers, employees, government entities, and affiliated companies.
- Ensure all payments are processed accurately and within the required timelines.
- Monitor scheduled payments and coordinate with relevant consultants and stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
- Review payment-related emails and follow up with concerned parties to avoid payment delays.
- Prepare and share payment confirmations and supporting documents with relevant stakeholders.
- Record and monitor foreign currency payments to automotive OEMs, including USD and EUR invoices, ensuring the correct exchange rates are applied.
- Identify and record bank charges related to Letters of Credit (LCs) and bank guarantees and allocate them to the appropriate Business Units.
- Coordinate with concerned departments to ensure the collection of original L/C documents required for port clearance.
Employee & Internal Payments
- Process monthly salary-related bank payments for SMYN employees, including employee loans and advances.
- Process and record SMYN donations and related bank transactions in SAP.
- Ensure all employee-related payments are accurately recorded and properly supported.
SADAD & Utility Payments
- Verify and process SADAD payments for TAMM, telephone bills, electricity bills, water bills, and other applicable company obligations.
- Process and record electricity and telephone bill payments in SAP, including transactions related to SMYN accounts.
- Ensure all time-sensitive government and utility payments are completed within the required deadlines.
Cash & Daily Accounting Support
- Ensuring proper handling of cash and completion of cash reconciliations.
- Process payments and accounting entries related to customs duties and other SADAD transactions.
- Ensure all transactions are properly documented and supported in accordance with financial procedures.
Tax & Financial Transactions
- Process monthly VAT invoice and WHT-related payments/templates for onward submission to the Zakat and Tax Department.
- Ensure tax-related payment information is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timelines.
- Support the Finance team in maintaining accurate records related to payments and statutory obligations.
SAP & Accounting Records
- Create and maintain fixed asset records in SAP.
- Record and maintain accounting entries related to payments and other financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure all supporting documents are properly filed and readily available when required.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Key Accountabilities
- Payment Accuracy: Ensure payments are processed accurately with the correct beneficiary, amount, currency, bank details, and supporting documentation.
- Timeliness: Complete all time-bound payment and banking transactions within the required deadlines.
- SAP Accuracy: Ensure all relevant transactions are correctly recorded in SAP.
- Compliance: Ensure payments and financial activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation for all transactions.
- Coordination: Maintain effective communication with internal departments, banks, consultants, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, treasury, accounts payable, or financial operations.
- Experience in banking transactions, payment processing, and SAP is preferred.
- Experience handling local and foreign currency payments is an advantage.
- Knowledge of VAT, WHT, SADAD, L/Cs, and bank guarantees is preferred.