Accounts Receivable Accountant

Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant

Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage the full AR cycle, including billing, collections, credit control, cash application, and reconciliations.The role supports high-volume transactions across manufacturing, bakery, retail, distribution, key accounts, and e-commerce channels, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesManage customer invoicing, credit and debit notes, payment applications, and customer master data.Validate invoices against sales orders, delivery notes, purchase orders, returns, and commercial agreements.Ensure compliance with Saudi VAT regulations, ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing requirements, and internal financial controls.Reconcile customer accounts, retail and bakery POS transactions, delivery records, and bank deposits.Reconcile e-commerce and marketplace settlements, including commissions, platform fees, refunds, and logistics charges.Monitor AR aging, overdue balances, customer credit limits, and payment terms; escalate high-risk accounts.Coordinate collections with customers and Sales teams to achieve monthly collection targets.Investigate and resolve deductions related to returns, damaged or expired products, promotions, rebates, pricing differences, and shortages.Issue Statements of Account and obtain customer balance confirmations.Apply customer receipts accurately and resolve unallocated or unidentified payments.Complete month-end AR closing and AR-to-General Ledger reconciliations.Support Expected Credit Loss calculations, bad debt provisioning, and audit requirements.Prepare AR performance reports and contribute to cash flow forecasting and process improvements.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Revenue Accounting within FMCG, food manufacturing, bakery, or retail businesses in Saudi Arabia.Experience managing supermarket and hypermarket accounts, distributors, corporate customers, and online marketplaces.Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong reconciliation capabilities.Solid understanding of Saudi VAT regulations and ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing requirements.Business fluency in English; Arabic is strongly preferred.Professional certifications such as SOCPA, ACCA, or CMA are an advantage.Key SkillsStrong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.Confident communication, negotiation, and collection follow-up.Ability to resolve complex customer deductions and payment disputes.Strong ownership and ability to meet month-end deadlines.Ability to manage high transaction volumes across multiple sales channels.