Accounts Payable Analyst (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage invoice processing, payments and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. You will support SAP ERP operations, prepare management reports, and contribute to BI initiatives while upholding internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of AP experience in a complex setting. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential; Saudi work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or accounting within a complex organization.
• Proven experience with SAP ERP / SAP Financial Module.
• Familiarity with Concur preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, payment requests, and Accounts Payable transactions accurately and on time.
• Perform AP 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 payments, P-Card and claims payments, including reconciliation and clearance.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve AP-related issues promptly.
• Prepare financial trend analysis, management reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support BI reports for Accounts Payable activities.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Accounts Payable operations

Invoice processing

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP ERP / SAP Financial Module

Concur

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 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.