Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for processing and monitoring company payments, maintaining accurate accounting entries, and supporting month‑end closing activities. The role works closely with Logistics, Procurement, banks and internal stakeholders to ensure payments are properly supported, recorded, reconciled and compliant with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Process and monitor company payments in line with approved policies and authorizations.
• Manage customs‑related payments (land, sea, air) to avoid demurrage, penalties or operational delays.
• Process payments for shipping agents, Saudi Food and Drug Authority, laboratories and sample analysis, ensuring supporting invoices are obtained.
• Prepare and process reimbursements/replenishments between designated company bank accounts used for operational payments.
• Review payment requests from Logistics and other departments for completeness and accuracy before processing.
• Monitor bank notifications related to Trade Finance transactions and coordinate with Procurement for required documents.
• Prepare banking documents for authorized signatories, coordinate signing and submit to the bank within required timelines.
• Ensure transactions are recorded against the appropriate supplier and GL accounts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, General Accounting or Finance Operations.
• Experience processing high‑volume or time‑sensitive payments.
• Experience dealing with banks, suppliers, Logistics, Procurement and shared‑service environments.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, AP processes, GL entries and month‑end closing.