Payable Section Head - EPC Telecommunication Company | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawaj HCM Jobs in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Payables Section Head to lead the AP function in a fast-growth telecom EPC setting. You will manage supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensure accurate processing, and drive three-way matching, controls, and reporting.

The role collaborates with Procurement, Finance, and Treasury to optimize cashflow. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in AP, expertise in P2P, and ERP proficiency (Dynamics/SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification preferred: CPA, CMA, ACCA, SOCPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or AP management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely processing of supplier, subcontractor, and service-provider invoices and payments.
• Oversee the complete Procure-to-Pay cycle from purchase orders to payment.
• Ensure invoices are matched against POs, contracts, and delivery notes before processing.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and optimize payment timing and working capital.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies including price variances and duplicate invoices.
• Coordinate payment schedules with Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Projects, and Treasury teams.
• Handle milestone, advance, retention, and contractual deductions for project payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding balances.
• Oversee AP bank payments, batches, and approvals with proper documentation.
• Record and classify AP transactions in ERP (invoices, credit/debit notes, accruals, prepayments).
• Maintain vendor master data and documentation; enforce AP policies and controls.
• Monitor AP performance with dashboards and reports on volumes, aging, and efficiency.
• Improve invoice turnaround time and three-way matching with stakeholders.
• Support month-end/year-end closing with reconciliations and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and internal controls.
• Support audits with AP records and schedules.
• Identify opportunities to automate AP using ERP platforms.

Skills

Accounts Payable operations

Invoice processing

Vendor reconciliation

AP controls

Three-way matching

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Join a leading Saudi holding company driving large-scale EPC telecom infrastructure projects across the Kingdom.

The Payable Section Head will lead the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled processing of supplier and subcontractor invoices and payments across a fast-growing telecom infrastructure and EPC environment. The role requires a hands-on AP professional capable of strengthening payable controls, improving invoice processing efficiency, managing vendor relationships, optimizing payment cycles, and ensuring accurate AP reporting and compliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the overall Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient processing of supplier, subcontractor, and service-provider invoices and payments.
• Oversee the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, from purchase orders and goods/service receipts through invoice verification, approval, posting, and payment.
• Ensure invoices are properly matched against purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, and supporting documentation before processing.
• Monitor and control the accounts payable aging, ensuring timely settlement of outstanding obligations while optimizing payment timing and working capital.
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, including price variances, quantity differences, duplicate invoices, missing documentation, and unmatched transactions.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor payment schedules in coordination with Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Project Management, and Treasury teams.
• Ensure accurate processing of project-related supplier and subcontractor payments, including milestone payments, advance payments, retention, and contractual deductions.
• Monitor vendor accounts and ensure accurate and timely supplier statement reconciliations and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Oversee AP-related bank payments, payment batches, payment approvals, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with established authorization controls.
• Ensure accurate recording and classification of AP transactions in the ERP system, including invoices, credit notes, debit notes, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain strong controls over vendor master data, including vendor creation, amendments, banking details, and supporting documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective AP policies, procedures, approval workflows, and internal controls to minimize financial and operational risks.
• Monitor AP performance through regular reporting and dashboards covering invoice volumes, aging, overdue balances, payment status, unmatched invoices, and processing efficiency.
• Coordinate with Procurement and business stakeholders to improve invoice turnaround time, three-way matching, purchase order compliance, and vendor payment processes.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP reconciliations, accruals, provisions, cut-off procedures, and outstanding liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal control frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate AP records, reconciliations, payment documentation, and supporting schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP automation, digital invoice processing, workflow efficiency, and ERP utilization, preferably through Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.
• Lead, coach, and develop the AP team, ensuring clear accountability, high processing standards, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification is preferred: CPA, CMA, ACCA, SOCPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or Accounts Payable management.
• Strong experience within telecom, EPC, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or other project-driven environments.
• Proven expertise in accounts payable operations, invoice processing, payment management, vendor reconciliation, and AP aging management.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Strong experience managing supplier and subcontractor accounts, including payment schedules, statement reconciliations, disputes, and outstanding balances.
• Strong understanding of project-related AP requirements, including milestone payments, advance payments, retention, subcontractor payments, and contractual deductions.
• Strong knowledge of AP controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and internal control procedures.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of month-end closing, AP accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and improve AP processes.
• Proven ability to establish and improve AP processes, controls, policies, and reporting structures within lean, high-growth, or project-based organizations.
• Strong leadership presence with directive and developmental management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, Commercial, Projects, and suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict payment and reporting deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, accuracy, and execution discipline.