Accounts Receivable Associate

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial, action-oriented, and results-driven professionals. The firm focuses on hands-on problem-solving for clients, aiming to help them achieve their potential. A&M's culture supports independent thinkers and doers who contribute positively to clients and the industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work are guided by core values including Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

The Role of Accounts Receivable Associate

The Accounts Receivable Associate will join the Middle East and Africa Finance team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role supports Accounts Receivable activities for A&M offices across the region, working closely with local office teams, regional finance colleagues, and the wider EMEA finance function. The team is responsible for managing client invoicing, project code administration, and billing support across the Middle East and Africa, providing essential services to the regional business with a focus on high-quality and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up client project codes for A&M entities across the Middle East and Africa region.
• Raise client invoices for A&M entities in the Middle East and Africa, adhering to local billing requirements and internal approval processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely creation and distribution of invoices to engagement teams for client issuance within agreed timelines.
• Post Invoice WIP allocations.
• Investigate billing queries from the business and coordinate with regional stakeholders for prompt resolution.
• Assist with statutory audit sample requests and billing-related audit queries for regional entities.
• Support month-end close checks, including billing completeness, WIP allocation review, and follow-up on open items.
• Manage temporary code extensions, client code administration, and related master data updates for regional engagements.
• Liaise with engagement teams, finance colleagues, and local office contacts to support VAT, withholding tax, and client-specific invoicing requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of key regional client and government platforms, including Etimad, UGRP, and the ZATCA portal, to support invoice submission and related billing requirements.
• Upload invoices to client portals in a timely manner, ensuring required supporting documents and portal-specific information are complete and accurate.
• Provide regular status updates on invoices submitted through client portals, including upload confirmation, approval status, rejected invoices, and follow-up actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong focus and attention to detail.
• Customer service-oriented approach.
• Ability to operate effectively across different jurisdictions, time zones, and stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment when interacting with colleagues across the region.
• Experience uploading invoices through SAP Ariba is an advantage.

Work Environment and Development

The Accounts Receivable Associate will report to regional Accounts Receivable leadership and collaborate with Associates and Senior Associates within the wider finance team. A&M prioritizes an employee experience that supports professional and personal development through a robust performance development process, continuous learning, and on-the-job training. The firm fosters a culture of meritocracy and provides resources for employee well-being.