Accountant - Accounts Payable

AtkinsRéalis is a provider of multi-disciplinary engineering technical services, committed to excellence which combines innovation, imagination and best practice. The Middle East & Africa (ME&A) Engineering Design sector operates as a fully integrated unit operating across the ME&A region and providing a wide range of services including project management, design & engineering and strategic advisory consultancy services.

A position has arisen to assist the Accounts Payable lead for KSA region in delivering a high quality and effective accounts payable and finance compliance function. In this role, the successful candidate will build strong working relationships with the business finance teams as well as the project community (i.e. Project Managers and Project Directors).

Responsibilities:

• Ensure supplier invoices are received and sent to AP to get recorded accurately and on time.
• Attend to supplier invoices and payments related queries promptly and professionally, escalating any issues appropriately.
• Reconcile supplier statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier and employee questions regarding invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, or payments in a timely manner.
• Assist finance leads for KSA and MEA region in day to day management of finance related activities including, but not limited to, tax filings, bank correspondence, staff advances, petty cash management etc.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• 1-2 years of experience in finance, preferably in Accounts Payable department
• BSc degree in Finance or Accounting
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Adequate experience with spreadsheets and MS Office tools
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Oracle is a plus
• Proficiency in English and Arabic

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues.
• Initiative - Make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes.
• Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
• Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of date.
• Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
• Time Management - Able to prioritise and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
• Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team working from different geographical locations, and to engage all colleagues.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health, and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.