Account Specialist - KSA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Specialist Accounts to support finance operations and Accounts Receivable activities in the KSA region.

• Support corporate team on preparation of accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments as needed for KSA region.
• Support on month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately & timely.
• Assist in payroll-related finance entries and coordination with HR for timely processing of payroll
• Process and monitor bank payments through approved banking platforms e.g. Saadat platform etc

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable function for KSA region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, credit memos, and statements using advanced automation tools.
• Implement and manage systems for monitoring AR aging reports and automating follow-ups on overdue accounts.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly AR aging reports, collection reports, and other metrics to management.
• Revenue Reconciliation between front-end and back-end system.
• Ensure integrity of billing data and revenue recognition compliance (IFRS).
• Develop data-driven strategies for resolving payment discrepancies and handling escalated issue

• Ensure that financial transactions and reports comply with accounting standards.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules and financial information.
• Preparation of tax returns & ensure compliance with tax laws, including VAT, E-invoicing, Withholding tax, corporate tax & other statutory requirements

• Collaborate with IT & ERP teams to integrate and optimize AR systems with other financial and operational platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging financial technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance AR processes.
• Lead initiatives to implement machine learning and AI technologies for improved credit risk assessment and collections.
• CPA/ACCA/CA with a strong focus on financial technology and data analytics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in GL functions within real estate, retail or F&B industries, with a proven track record of implementing technological solutions.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, Power Query, and Power BI for data manipulation and visualization
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and their API integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to create and optimize process maps, workflows, and SOPs in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and their application in automated financial systems.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing automation projects and achieving measurable efficiency gains.

• Experience with cloud-based financial management systems and their integration with legacy systems.
• The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking professional who can blend traditional accounting expertise with cutting-edge technological solutions to drive our AR processes into the future.
• They should be passionate about leveraging data and automation to create efficiencies and improve financial performance in our dynamic startup environment.