Accounts Receivable Executive

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Riyadh, part of Cognita Asia Holdings, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Executive to manage the full AR cycle, billing, collections, and reconciliations. You will support month-end closing and audits, ensuring accurate records and strong customer service for parents and staff.

The role requires 2–5 years in AR or finance operations, a relevant degree, and ERP/Excel proficiency. Saudi-based, on-site position with a focus on compliance and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency with ERP/finance systems (NetSuite, NSPB Planning, or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounts receivable cycle including billing, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue tuition fees and other income invoices using billing systems and contracts.
• Support administration of payment platforms and process collections.
• Apply discounts and maintain documentation and item codes.
• Manage AR ageing, send reminders, and handle collections and suspensions as per policies.
• Assist with month-end closing, AR schedules, and control account reporting.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CMA/CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

NSPB Planning

Job description

We are looking for an Accounts ReceivableExecutive to join our team in King’s College, Riyadh from October 2026.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global family of over 90 schoolsacross 21 countries, with more than 100,000 students, 22,000 colleagues, 14curricula and 9 languages of instruction. Our strength lies in our diversity.There is no single model of a Cognita school because education is inherentlylocal. When families choose a school, they are making a deeply personal andcommunity-based decision, and our schools reflect this. What unites us is a shared ambition todeliver consistently high-quality education, alongside an exceptionalexperience for students and parents. We define this clearly through group-widestandards that articulate what “great” looks like, while allowing schools thefreedom to express their local identity. We have recently launched a new vision andstrategic plan. It is ambitious and sets a clear direction for the years ahead.

About King’s College Riyadh:

King’s College Riyadh is thefirst UK private school brand to establish a branch in Saudi Arabia, in genuinepartnership with King’s College UK, which has been educating pupils in the UKand abroad for over 140 years.

Since opening in 2021, King’s has grownrapidly, expanding to Year 7 in August 2025, with plans to extend through toYear 13 (age 18), enabling pupils to complete their full King’s education inRiyadh. Unlike most international schools in the city, King’s is fullyco-educational from Pre-School through Year 7.

King’s College Riyadh:

Brings140 years of educational excellence to Saudi Arabia. Offersa holistic curriculum, adapted from King’s UK to suit the Saudi context. Providesexceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community. Creatingoutstanding career development opportunities within an internationalschool network.

The partnership with King’s College UK iscentral to the school’s success. Collaboration in areas such as vision andethos, curriculum design, professional development, and co-curricularactivities ensures the highest international standards. Pupils and staff inRiyadh benefit directly from the expertise and reputation that King’s College has built over nearly a century and a half.

The school balances academic achievement witha strong emphasis on sport, music, the arts, and a wide range of activities.Central to this is its commitment to pastoral care: pupils thrive when theyfeel happy, supported, and secure. Staff work to foster a warm, inclusivecommunity where every child has trusted peers and adults to turn to, ensuringthey feel valued and connected.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised AccountsReceivable Executive to join our Finance team. The successful candidatewill be responsible for managing the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuringaccurate and timely billing, effective credit control and collections,excellent customer service, and compliance with internal financial controls andregulatory requirements.

This role will play an important part in maintainingaccurate financial records and supporting smooth month-end closing and auditprocesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including billing, invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare and issue tuition fee and other income invoices using relevant billing systems, price books, contracts, and sales orders.
• Support the administration of Zenda and manage non-Zenda and miscellaneous payment collections.
• Apply approved discounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation and item codes for relevant activities.
• Manage AR ageing, follow up overdue accounts, issue reminders, and manage collections and account suspensions in line with school policies.
• Process refunds and respond professionally to payment and account queries from parents and other stakeholders.
• Perform daily banking activities, including cash and cheque deposits, and complete timely bank and control account reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash, staff advances, journal vouchers, and related reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing by preparing AR schedules, reconciliations, control account reports, and other income reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ministry requirements, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
• Maintain and update relevant ministry and tax records and support internal and external audit requests.
• Provide high-quality customer service to parents, staff, and internal stakeholders via email, telephone, and walk-in enquiries.
• Maintain accurate financial records while demonstrating a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in ERP and finance systems, such as NetSuite, NSPB Planning, or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Finance Operations.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, billing systems, credit control, collections, and reconciliations.
• Experience within the education sector or school finance environment would be an advantage.
• Experience using ERP and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

If you are a highly organised Accounts Receivableprofessional with strong attention to detail and a commitment to deliveringexcellent service, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest in King’s College Riyadh. Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will becontacted.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees.All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.