Payable & Payroll Professional

Novotel Hotels; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Hotels in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a detail-oriented Payable & Payroll professional to manage accounts payable and payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness. The role ensures salary calculations, deductions, and vendor payments are processed correctly while maintaining compliant records.

You will reconcile invoices, generate routine payroll and AP reports, and collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable processing and payroll administration.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and Saudi Arabia labor laws
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reconciliation and data verification
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial transactions
• Solid understanding of GOSI requirements and local payroll compliance standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information professionally
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration
• Experience with multiple payroll systems or platforms (preferred)
• Previous experience working in a payroll or finance role in the Middle East region (preferred)
• Familiarity with automated payment processing systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, coding, and payment authorization
• Execute payroll processing cycles, including salary calculations, deductions, and payment distributions
• Reconcile vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy
• Maintain comprehensive and organized payroll and accounts payable records in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely processing of employee payments and vendor payments according to established schedules
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance departments to resolve payment discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Perform monthly and periodic reconciliations of payroll and accounts payable accounts
• Generate financial reports and statements related to payroll and vendor payments
• Stay current with Saudi Arabia payroll regulations, tax requirements, and GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payment operations

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll administration

Excel

Data reconciliation

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

GOSI knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Middle East experience

Payroll systems experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payable & Payroll professional to join our finance team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounts payable operations and executing payroll processing with precision and efficiency. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payment processing while maintaining compliance with local regulations and organizational financial standards.

• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, coding, and payment authorization
• Execute payroll processing cycles, including salary calculations, deductions, and payment distributions
• Reconcile vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy
• Maintain comprehensive and organized payroll and accounts payable records in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely processing of employee payments and vendor payments according to established schedules
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance departments to resolve payment discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Perform monthly and periodic reconciliations of payroll and accounts payable accounts
• Generate financial reports and statements related to payroll and vendor payments
• Stay current with Saudi Arabia payroll regulations, tax requirements, and GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payment operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable processing and payroll administration
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and Saudi Arabia labor laws
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reconciliation and data verification
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial transactions
• Solid understanding of GOSI requirements and local payroll compliance standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information professionally
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration
• Experience with multiple payroll systems or platforms (preferred)
• Previous experience working in a payroll or finance role in the Middle East region (preferred)
• Familiarity with automated payment processing systems (preferred)