Accounts Receivable Accountant (Saudization)

Location: Dammam, Saudi ArabiaIndustry: Valve Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial EngineeringReports To: Finance Manager / Chief AccountantThe Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant will handle all customer billing, collections, revenue recognition, and ledger reconciliations for manufacturing and servicing operations.

This position ensures accurate tracking of financial transactions, timely collection of outstanding invoices (especially from major EPC contractors and industrial clients like Saudi Aramco), and seamless data management within our SAP ERP environment.Key ResponsibilitiesInvoicing & Revenue RecognitionGenerate and dispatch accurate commercial invoices, credit notes, and debit notes based on manufacturing milestones, shipping documents, and sales orders.Process and record daily accounts receivable transactions, cash receipts, bank transfers, and check deposits.Ensure all customer billing complies with Saudi ZATCA e-invoicing regulations and the company's internal controls.Collections & Credit ManagementMonitor customer account balances and aging reports to proactively identify overdue invoices.Coordinate closely with sales, project management, and logistics teams to resolve billing discrepancies and expedite outstanding payments.Maintain regular, professional communication with client procurement and finance departments to follow up on collections.SAP Data Management & ReconciliationsPerform all daily AR functions exclusively within the SAP ERP system, ensuring highly accurate data entry and ledger updates.Execute monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile the AR sub-ledger against the general ledger.Review, analyze, and clear customer open items regularly in SAP.Reporting & Month-End ClosingAssist the Finance Manager in month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts receivable.Prepare weekly and monthly AR aging analysis, collection forecasts, and bad debt provision reports.Support external auditors by providing required AR schedules, customer ledger statements, and verification documentation.Job Requirements & QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in an Accounts Receivable or General Accounting role within Saudi Arabia.Prior accounting experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial services company is highly preferred.Technical SkillsSAP ERP Proficiency (Mandatory): Hands-on, practical experience processing AR workflows within SAP is an absolute requirement.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) for data analysis.Strong familiarity with Saudi ZATCA e-invoicing frameworks and Saudi industrial tax practices.Core CompetenciesLanguage: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Arabic language skills are a strong asset for local regulatory and supplier coordination.High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and negotiation skills to handle commercial collections effectively.