Senior Accountant

Client of Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable leader to manage end-to-end AR for our global customer base from Riyadh. You will ensure timely invoicing, accurate billing, strong collections, and cash flow optimization across multiple regions and time zones.

The role requires hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion), advanced Excel modeling, and the ability to mitigate bad debt while maintaining excellent customer relationships and compliant

Qualifications

• Fluent English written and verbal communication is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or related industries is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Familiarity with international trade terms and documentation.

Responsibilities

• AR Operations and Billing Coordination across global customers; ensure aging review and invoice accuracy.
• Collections and dispute management with timely follow-ups and payment plans.
• Credit and risk management including credit limits and terms per policy.
• Process systems and compliance; define SOPs, SLAs, and internal controls for AR.
• Reporting and stakeholder management; prepare AR reports and cash forecasts.

Skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsible for managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable AR function for the global international customer base ensuring accurate and timely invoice delivery effective collections strong cash flow and low bad debt risk while maintaining excellent customer relationships across multiple countries and time zones

Key Responsibilities

1. AR Operations and Billing Coordination

   Perform a comprehensive review of global customer aging balances

   Identify customers exceeding contractual terms and conditions

   Monitor aging, achieve DSO Days Sales Outstanding targets and meet collection KPIs

   Forecast short-term and long-term cash inflows and prepare management reports

   Ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with local and international tax VAT regulations

   Ensure timely invoice delivery including customer-specific supporting documentation

   Coordinate with customers and the Billing team regarding invoice and debit credit note queries

2. Collections and Dispute Management

   Run a structured collections process in compliance with the company s Credit and Collection Policy

   Follow up on collections through official emails phone calls and virtual customer meetings

   Track customer payments against due dates and follow up on overdue accounts

   Ensure accurate payment application account reconciliation and periodic balance confirmations

   Identify potential cash flow risks and implement mitigation plans

   Coordinate with Sales Billing and customers to accelerate collections

   Negotiate payment plans with customers in default

   Resolve and elevate billing disputes and address root causes in coordination with Sales Operations Billing and customers

3. Credit and Risk Management

   Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing global customers using financial information trade references and credit reports

   Establish and maintain credit limits and payment terms in line with company policy and regional risk assessments

   Monitor credit risk and flag high-risk accounts to Finance and Sales leadership

4. Process Systems and Compliance

   Define standard operating procedures SOPs service-level agreements SLAs and internal controls for AR processes and ensure compliance

   Maintain audit readiness through proper documentation support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions

5. Reporting and Stakeholder Management

   Serve as the primary AR contact for key global customers auditors and senior Finance stakeholders

   Prepare weekly monthly and quarterly AR reports covering aging cash forecasts bad debt provisions and regional customer performance

   Coordinate with Sales Finance and Treasury to improve working capital and cash flow predictability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluent English proficiency, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, is mandatory.
• A minimum of 3 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or related industries is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Familiarity with international trade terms and documentation.