Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper approvals; perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices.
• Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, supporting documentation, and correct accounting treatment.
• Manage vendor master data, supplier reconciliations, and supplier statement follow-ups.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related queries.
• Execute payment runs, monitor due dates, and ensure payments meet supplier payment terms.
• Maintain records of outstanding invoices, payments, and vendor balances; support month-end close and AP aging reports.
• Assist with AP accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and KSA VAT requirements, including accurate VAT treatment and documentation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve invoice and purchase-order issues.
• Maintain audit documentation, assist with audits and process improvements, and support other accounting and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to four years of accounts payable experience; hospitality experience is preferred.
• Understanding of AP processes, three-way matching, KSA VAT requirements, and general accounting controls.
• ERP experience; examples listed are Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, and Sun Systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Organization and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills and ability to work with internal teams and suppliers.

Preferred qualifications

• SOCPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Hotel or multi-property operations experience is preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced hospitality or multi-site environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end close, audits, and financial reconciliations is preferred.