Accounts Receivable Associate

Alvarez & Marsal; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable professional based in Riyadh to support billing activities across the Middle East and Africa region. The role focuses on client invoicing, project code administration, and month-end support while collaborating with local offices and regional finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in billing/AR, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of billing, accounts receivable or finance operations experience in a professional services environment.
• Must be a KSA national; Fluency in English and Arabic for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Set up client project codes for MEA entities.
• Raise client invoices in line with local billing requirements and internal approvals.
• Ensure timely creation and distribution of invoices to engagement teams within agreed timelines.
• Post Invoice WIP allocations and investigate billing queries with regional stakeholders.
• Support month-end close checks and VAT/withholding tax considerations for the region.

Skills

Billing experience

Arabic language

English language

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Joining the Middle East and Africa Finance team based in Riyadh, this role will support the Accounts Receivable activities for A&M offices across the region, working closely with local office teams, regional finance colleagues and the wider EMEA finance function.

The Accounts Receivable team is responsible for the efficient management and administration of client invoicing requirements, project code administration and billing support across the Middle East and Africa. The services provided are integral to the operation of the regional business, and the team’s aim is to provide a high-quality and responsive service to internal stakeholders and external clients.

This role requires strong focus, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented approach, with the ability to operate effectively across different jurisdictions, time zones and stakeholder groups. The candidate will have strong communication skills and sound judgement when interacting with colleagues across the region.

The candidate will report to the regional Accounts Receivable leadership and work alongside Associates and Senior Associates in the wider finance team, carrying out day-to-day billing, project administration and month-end support activities for the Middle East and Africa region.

How you will contribute

• Setting up client project codes for A&M entities across the Middle East and Africa region
• Raising client invoices for A&M entities across the Middle East and Africa region, in line with local billing requirements and internal approval processes
• Ensure the accurate and timely creation and distribution of invoices to engagement teams, enabling them to issue invoices to clients within agreed timelines
• Posting Invoice WIP allocations
• Investigate billing queries from the business and coordinate with regional stakeholders to resolve issues promptly
• Assist with statutory audit sample requests and billing-related audit queries for regional entities
• Support month-end close checks, including billing completeness, WIP allocation review and follow-up on open items
• Manage temporary code extensions, client code administration and related master data updates for regional engagements
• Liaise with engagement teams, finance colleagues and local office contacts to support VAT, withholding tax and client-specific invoicing requirements where applicable
• Maintain working knowledge of key regional client and government platforms, including Etimad, UGRP and the ZATCA portal, to support invoice submission and related billing requirements
• Upload invoices to client portals in a timely manner, ensuring required supporting documents and portal-specific information are complete and accurate
• Provide regular status updates on invoices submitted through client portals, including upload confirmation, approval status, rejected invoices and follow-up actions where required
• Experience uploading invoices through SAP Ariba would be an advantage

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of billing, accounts receivable or finance operations experience, preferably in a professional services or business consulting environment
• Must be a KSA national
• Professional working proficiency in English and Arabic language is needed for regional stakeholder and client interaction
• Good level of accuracy with strong organizational skills
• You will be a natural team player who can interact easily with your colleagues and have strong communication skills
• Be a quick learner and able to work as part of a team and independently
• Good understanding of billing, collections and basic tax/compliance considerations relevant to the Middle East and Africa region
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.