Accountant

8 Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events leader is seeking a Junior Accountant (Accounts Receivable) for their Riyadh finance team. The role involves managing billing, collections, and receivables accounting. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, fluency in Arabic, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Competitive salary of SAR 8,000 per month and potential for career growth included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth potential

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in accounting with a focus on accounts receivable.
• Fluency in Arabic; proficiency in English preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of customer accounts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills in Arabic

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting software (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

8 Recruitment is representing a global leader in the events and entertainment industry, who is seeking a Junior Accountant (Accounts Receivable) to join their Riyadh-based finance team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the company's billing, collections, and receivables accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely cash flow. This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional with around three years of experience and strong communication skills in Arabic.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing and Billing

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time in line with contracts, sales orders, or project milestones.
• Verify supporting documentation (purchase orders, delivery notes, contracts) to ensure billing accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and VAT/tax regulations.

Collections and Follow-up

• Monitor the accounts receivable aging report and actively follow up on overdue invoices.
• Communicate professionally with clients to resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts to management and assist in developing corrective action plans.

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Perform monthly reconciliation of customer accounts and AR sub-ledger with the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing AR schedules, reports, and journal entries.
• Analyse trends in customer payments and recommend process improvements.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement

• Maintain organised and complete documentation for all AR transactions.
• Support the implementation of automation tools and process enhancements to improve AR efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting, with a strong focus on accounts receivable.
• Fluency in Arabic is required; proficiency in English is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, VAT/tax compliance, and reconciliation processes.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/accounting software (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package of SAR 8,000 per month
• Opportunity to join a global events leader with a dynamic and creative working environment.
• Career growth potential within a respected international brand.