Financial Accountant

Role overview

Hays has partnered with a management consultancy business in Riyadh who are looking for a financial accountant to join their team. This role will play a key part in supporting day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, vendor payment processing, employee expense reviews, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliation support. This role will initially support the Saudi Arabia office, with scope expected to expand as the regional operating model evolves.

Role responsibilities

Accounts payable & vendor management

Perform vendor invoice entry and processing in Zoho, including invoice approval. Review invoices for completeness and appropriate approvals.

Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes.

Maintain vendor master data and support vendor onboarding processes.

Respond to vendor queries and resolve payment-related issues.

Payment processing

Prepare and export vendor payment lists.

Coordinate payment runs with local and regional finance stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval requirements.

Support treasury and banking administration activities where required.

Expense review & employee costs

Review and approve employee expense records.

Control and validate employee expense posting and ensure accurate accounting entries in SAP.

Ensure employee expenses comply with internal company policies and approval processes.

Follow up on discrepancies, missing documentation, or policy exceptions.

Reconciliations & month-end support

Perform bank reconciliations.

Support intercompany reconciliations across APAC entities.

Assist with investigation and resolution of reconciliation differences.

Support month-end close activities and balance sheet reviews.

Fixed asset & accounting operations

Run monthly amortisation/depreciation postings.

Support maintenance of fixed asset records and schedules.

Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company policies and local requirements.

Process improvement & regional collaboration

Support standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the APAC finance operating model.

Collaborate with local finance teams and shared service stakeholders.

Assist in documenting finance processes and internal controls.

Support ad hoc finance and accounting projects as required.

Requirements to apply

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Experience in accounts payable, general accounting, or operational finance.

Fluent Arabic and English speaker.

Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP and Zoho is beneficial.

Experience using expense management systems such as Emburse Entertainment is preferred.

Prior experience working in a professional services or multi-entity environment.

The organisation is offering a competitive monthly salary.

Please apply directly if you fit the criteria.