General Accountant AP/AR Job Jeddah area,Saudi Arabia,Finance & Banking

Key Responsibilities

Receive, review and process vendor invoices, matching against purchase orders and delivery receipts (3 way match).
Ensure invoices are coded to the correct cost center, GL account, and project code in the ERP system.
Prepare and process payment runs for ACH, wire transfers and checks on scheduled payment cycles.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, short payments and disputed invoices in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and up to date vendor master records, including banking details and tax information.
Monitor AP aging reports and communicate outstanding liabilities to the CFO, Finance Director and procurement team.
Assist with month end AP close, including accruals for goods and services received but not yet invoiced.

Accounts Receivable

Generate and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, delivery confirmations and shipping documents.
Post customer payments and apply cash receipts to the correct accounts in the ERP system.
Monitor AR aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts through written and verbal communication.
Coordinate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing disputes, short payments and deduction claims.
Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements as required.
Support credit limit reviews by providing AR aging data and payment history to the CFO and Finance Director.

Reconciliation & Reporting

Perform regular reconciliations of AP and AR sub ledgers to the general ledger.
Assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow reports by providing accurate AP payment forecasts and AR collection projections.
Support month end and year end close activities, including account reconciliations and audit documentation.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by the CFO or finance leadership.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, internal controls and Saudi regulatory requirements, including VAT, Zakat and GAZT.
Maintain organized and audit ready documentation for all AP and AR transactions.
Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation and transaction histories.
Support VAT return preparation by ensuring accurate tax coding on all invoices.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Relevant professional certification (e.g., AAT, IAB, or equivalent) a plus.

Experience

2+ years of AP and/or AR experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment required.
Hands on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Experience working with multi currency transactions and international vendors/customers preferred.
Familiarity with Saudi VAT regulations and GAZT filing requirements a significant plus.

Skills & Competencies

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail; errors in this role have direct financial impact.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and basic financial reconciliation formulas.
Solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for vendor and customer correspondence.
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Organized and self motivated with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
Discreet and trustworthy in handling sensitive financial and vendor information.
English and Arabic proficiency required.

General Accountant AP​/AR