Accounts Payable Analyst

Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Jeddah to manage invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations. You will deliver accurate AP transactions, support month-end close, and ensure adherence to internal controls and SLAs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years in AP within a complex organization, with SAP and Concur proficiency highly valued. Strong Excel skills and vendor-facing communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable in a complex organization.
• Hands-on AP operations including invoice processing, payment processing, and reconciliations.
• Experience with SAP ERP / SAP Financial Module.
• Familiarity with Concur preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial controls, governance, and reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, payment requests, and AP transactions on time.
• Perform AP ledger reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare aging reports, vendor statements, and GRIR.
• Perform control account and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Manage prepayments, advances, retention payments, and rejected transactions.
• Process KAUST payments, P-Card and claims payments with reconciliation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve AP issues promptly.
• Prepare financial trend analyses and management reports.
• Support BI reports for AP activities.
• Ensure compliance with AP procedures, internal controls, SLAs and KPIs.
• Support SAP ERP implementation and ongoing Finance operations.
• Collect business requirements and streamline AP processes.
• Coordinate with managers for period-end reporting.
• Handle urgent requests and multiple priorities with high-quality service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP ERP

Concur

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for managing and supporting Accounts Payable activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, reporting, and vendor accounts. The role will also provide financial analysis, ERP support, and management reporting while ensuring compliance with financial procedures and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, payment requests, and Accounts Payable transactions accurately and on time.
• Perform Accounts Payable ledger reconciliations, identify discrepancies, validate transactions, and ensure timely settlement of outstanding amounts.
• Prepare and consolidate aging reports, aged liabilities, outstanding exceptions, GRIR, and vendor statements.
• Perform control account reconciliations and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Manage prepayment accounting, advances, retention payments, and rejected transactions.
• Process KAUST payments, P-Card and claims payments, including reconciliation and clearance.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve Accounts Payable-related issues promptly.
• Prepare financial trend analysis, management reports, and presentations for senior management.
• Support the development of Business Intelligence (BI) reports for Accounts Payable activities.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with Accounts Payable procedures, internal controls, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Support SAP ERP system implementation, administration, and ongoing Finance operations.
• Collect business requirements and identify opportunities to streamline Accounts Payable processes and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Coordinate with business managers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate period-end reporting.
• Handle urgent requests and multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or accounting within a complex organization.
• Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment processing, reconciliations, aging analysis, and vendor accounts.
• Proven experience working with SAP ERP / SAP Financial Module.
• Familiarity with Concur is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, and management reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting procedures, and governance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a complex environment.