Associate - Accounts Payable

At Six Flags Qiddiya City, the Associate of Accounts Payable contributes to day-to-day AP operational delivery, oversight activities, control and risk management, and assists in AP projects, internal/external audits, technology enablement, transitions of AP activities, and identification of process improvement opportunities. Additionally, support the accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of accounts payable transactions, ensuring adherence to policies and providing assistance in oversight for efficiency.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance role.

Skills:

• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes
• Knowledge in accounting software or ERP systems is an advantage
• Ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong or advanced Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

Languages: Fluent in English.

Job Responsibilities:

Contribute to Accounts Payable Operations by assisting in the timely processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses, with some involvement in overseeing and supporting service providers in AP operations delivery.

Participate in all activities related to Account payables for monthly/annual closing.

Assist in monitoring and reviewing aspects of the month-end accounting close process to support the maintenance of accurate accounting records.

Support oversight activities, including conducting sample testing of Accounts Payable and Employee Expense transactions processed by AP Operations teams, and participating in controls testing.

Promote and support the generation of continuous improvement ideas within processes, channeling them toward actionable projects.

Contribute to accurate accounting processes, including handling PO and non-PO based invoices, matching, cost center verification, GST accounting, withholding tax, WBS element, and related tasks.

Assist in coordinating month-end closing activities and support the processing of urgent payments as required.

Assist in addressing queries from internal and external auditors.

Assist in managing vendor and employee queries and contribute to escalation management as needed.

Assist in publishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to accounts payable.

Assist in reviewing and resolving audit schedules and bank reconciliation items.

Support efforts to maintain compliance with taxation regulations and accounting standards.

Support the Accounts Payable automation and improvement process under guidance.

Contribute to a smooth flow of work with the team.

Assist in vendor interactions for payments, project cash requirements, and contribute to addressing escalations, as necessary.

Contribute to the execution of defined Process/Monitoring/SOX controls as per established procedures and frequency.

Other duties as assigned.