Accountant AP📣 إعلان

About the Role

Kuok Maritime Group is seeking an experienced Accountant AP to join our team in Dammam. This full-time position requires a professional with a strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and a proven ability to manage financial operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

The Accountant AP will be responsible for the proactive management and monitoring of the company’s Accounts Payable function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all transactions. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the Procure-to-Payment process and involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. Key duties include:

• Managing and monitoring the company’s Accounts Payable (AP) function for accuracy and timeliness.
• Serving as the key point of contact for the Procure-to-Payment process.
• Supporting and collaborating with internal stakeholders on AP processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintaining and establishing AP policies and procedures.
• Continuously structuring, standardizing, and optimizing financial processes and systems.
• Leading and motivating the AP team to deliver high-quality output within deadlines.
• Preparing VAT & WHT reports.

Month-End and Year-End Closing Support

Support for monthly and year-end closing of accounts is a critical aspect of this role. This includes ensuring that:

• Suppliers’ Statements of Accounts are checked and reconciled monthly.
• All intercompany recoveries are billed monthly.
• All accruals are monitored and reversed on time.
• All advances to vendors are cleared within a reasonable timeframe.

Treasury Function Involvement

The role also involves responsibilities related to the treasury function, including:

• Updating all signature authorities as necessary.
• Opening and closing bank accounts as required.
• Monitoring and addressing all bank-related matters.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A degree in Accountancy or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes and Vendor Invoice Management.
• Proficiency in SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.

Required Skills and Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong collaboration mindset, essential for working with various departments, suppliers, and for issue resolution.
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• The ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects effectively.
• Leadership capabilities to motivate and develop team members, with readiness to cover open positions.