Accounts Receivable Accountant SAP HANA 4

Accounts Receivable Accountant – SAP S/4HANA Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time, on-site Company Description An industrial manufacturing company based in Dammam, the company operates in an international business environment, serving major industrial customers and EPC contractors. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant to strengthen invoicing, collections, customer account management and financial reporting. Role Description The Accounts Receivable Accountant will manage the receivables cycle, from preparing and submitting invoices to following up on payments and reconciling customer balances. The role requires hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience and close coordination with finance, sales, project and logistics teams to ensure accurate billing, timely collections and resolution of outstanding issues. Key responsibilities include: - Prepare, verify and record customer invoices in accordance with purchase orders, contractual payment terms and project milestones. - Submit invoices through customer portals and ensure supporting documents are complete and accepted. - Follow up on pending goods receipt notes (GRNs), invoice approvals and documentation issues that delay payment. - Monitor receivables ageing, pursue overdue balances and maintain clear records of collection commitments. - Record and allocate customer receipts in SAP S/4HANA, reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies, deductions and short payments. - Coordinate the resolution of billing disputes, credit notes and outstanding customer queries. - Prepare weekly ageing reports, collection forecasts and updates highlighting overdue items and matters requiring escalation. - Support month-end and year-end closing, balance confirmations, audit requirements and receivables impairment assessments. - Identify improvements to billing controls, collection processes and reporting accuracy. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; ACCA, CMA, CPA or similar qualifications are an advantage. - Proven accounts receivable experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial supply or businesses serving EPC contractors. - Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly accounts receivable, customer reconciliations and financial reporting. - Strong understanding of invoicing, cash application, contractual payment terms and collections. - Experience with customer portals, GRN follow-up and supporting documentation for invoice acceptance. - Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and prepare accurate reports. - Professional communication and follow-up skills for coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders. - Familiarity with IFRS, Saudi VAT and electronic invoicing requirements. - Strong attention to detail, ownership of outstanding items and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.