Senior Account Payable Accountant

Halwani Brothers Co.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounts payable process including vendor invoice processing, payments, and expense claims. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with tax regulations and company policies while maintaining strong vendor relationships. Ideal applicants have 3-5 years' experience in accounting, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and knowledge of VAT and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and withholding tax.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense claims.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, internal policies, and contractual terms.
• Schedule and execute payments in accordance with cash flow requirements.
• Maintain accurate vendor data in ERP systems.

Skills

Knowledge of VAT

Accounting principles

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Membership in SOCPA (Mandatory)

Tools

Dynamics ERP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Job Purpose: The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for end-to-end accounts payable process Materials and contracting vendors Local and foreign, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense claims. This role ensures compliance with company policies, tax and regulatory requirements, and contributes to maintaining strong vendor relationships while supporting accurate reporting and reconciliation with the General Ledger.

Key Accountability

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, employee expense claims, and supplier advances.
• Ensure invoices comply with contractual terms, tax laws (e.g., VAT), and internal policies.
• Schedule and execute payments in line with agreed credit terms and company cash flow requirements.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data in ERP systems.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support negotiations on payment terms in coordination with procurement and finance.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances with vendors and the General Ledger.
• Prepare aging reports and monitor overdue payables.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, tax regulations, and accounting standards.
• Support compliance with VAT reporting and withholding tax requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits.
• Work closely with Procurement, Treasury, and GL & Tax teams to ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Provide guidance to junior accountants within the AP team.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting of accounts payable‑related expenses.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Support ERP upgrades and digitalization initiatives in the AP area.
• Maintain and validate contract records for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in monthly and annual warehouse inventory counts to ensure accurate inventory records and financial reporting.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• CPA, CMA is a plus, Membership in SOCPA Mandatory.