Accounts Receivable Accountant

AlKhalejiah | الخليجية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AlKhalejiah | الخليجية is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage the full AR cycle for our manufacturing, bakery, retail and e-commerce operations in Saudi Arabia, including billing, collections, cash application and reconciliations.

You will ensure Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance, reconcile customer accounts, monitor aging, and collaborate with Sales to meet monthly collection targets while supporting month-end close using ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years in Accounts Receivable or Revenue Accounting in FMCG or retail.
• Experience with supermarket/hypermarket accounts and online marketplaces.
• Proficient in ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, MS Dynamics).
• Strong Excel skills and reconciliation capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, credit/debit notes, payments, and master data.
• Validate invoices against orders, delivery notes, and PO terms.
• Ensure VAT compliance and e-invoicing requirements.
• Reconcile customer AR, POS, delivery records, and bank deposits.
• Reconcile e-commerce settlements and platform fees.
• Monitor AR aging, credit limits, and payment terms; escalate high-risk accounts.
• Coordinate collections with Sales to hit monthly targets.
• Investigate deductions due to returns, promotions, or pricing differences.
• Issue statements and obtain balance confirmations from customers.
• Apply receipts and resolve unallocated payments; perform month-end close.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Collections

Deductions resolution

Ownership

High-volume processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Odoo

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage the full AR cycle, including billing, collections, credit control, cash application, and reconciliations.

The role supports high-volume transactions across manufacturing, bakery, retail, distribution, key accounts, and e-commerce channels, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing, credit and debit notes, payment applications, and customer master data.
• Validate invoices against sales orders, delivery notes, purchase orders, returns, and commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT regulations, ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Reconcile customer accounts, retail and bakery POS transactions, delivery records, and bank deposits.
• Reconcile e-commerce and marketplace settlements, including commissions, platform fees, refunds, and logistics charges.
• Monitor AR aging, overdue balances, customer credit limits, and payment terms; escalare high-risk accounts.
• Coordinate collections with customers and Sales teams to achieve monthly collection targets.
• Investigate and resolve deductions related to returns, damaged or expired products, promotions, rebates, pricing differences, and shortages.
• Issue Statements of Account and obtain customer balance confirmations.
• Apply customer receipts accurately and resolve unallocated or unidentified payments.
• Complete month-end AR closing and AR-to-General Ledger reconciliations.
• Support Expected Credit Loss calculations, bad debt provisioning, and audit requirements.
• Prepare AR performance reports and contribute to cash flow forecasting and process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Revenue Accounting within FMCG, food manufacturing, bakery, or retail businesses in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience managing supermarket and hypermarket accounts, distributors, corporate customers, and online marketplaces.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong reconciliation capabilities.
• Solid understanding of Saudi VAT regulations and ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing requirements.
• Business fluency in English; Arabic is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as SOCPA, ACCA, or CMA are an advantage.

Key Skills

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communication, negotiation, and collection follow-up.
• Ability to resolve complex customer deductions and payment disputes.
• Strong ownership and ability to meet month-end deadlines.
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes across multiple sales channels.