Accounts Payable Analyst

Client of Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Eram Talent is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage invoices, payments, reconciliations, and reporting in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong SAP and Concur experience, advanced Excel skills, and a focus on internal controls.

The ideal candidate will support ERP implementations and provide financial analysis to senior management while ensuring timely vendor settlements and accurate period-end reporting in the Jeddah area.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 BI reports for Accounts Payable activities.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with AP procedures internal controls SLAs and KPIs.
• Support SAP ERP system implementation administration and ongoing Finance operations.
• Collect business requirements and identify opportunities to streamline AP 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.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP ERP / SAP Financial Module

Concur

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

Qualifications

• 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.