Assistant Officer - Accounting📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Saudia Cargo is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Assistant Officer - Accounting to join their finance team. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments to vendors and suppliers, managing expenses, and upholding compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and meticulously review invoices from vendors and suppliers to confirm accuracy and completeness before processing.
• Accurately enter invoice data into the accounting system, ensuring proper coding and classification for efficient financial tracking.
• Proactively follow up with relevant internal stakeholders to facilitate timely invoice approval and processing.
• Schedule and execute payments to vendors in accordance with agreed-upon payment terms and schedules.
• Prepare comprehensive payment batches and ensure all payments are disbursed on time to foster and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all contact information and payment terms are current and accurate.
• Effectively communicate with vendors to address invoice discrepancies, provide payment status updates, and respond to other inquiries.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and vendor statements to guarantee accuracy and identify any variances.
• Ensure strict adherence to all internal policies and external regulations pertaining to accounts payable processes.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls designed to prevent fraud and minimize errors within the accounting department.
• Provide necessary documentation and clear explanations for accounts payable transactions to support internal and external audits.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent field of study.
• Demonstrate 0-1 years of professional experience in an accounting or a closely related field.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.