We are seeking a Senior AP Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting department at MDLBEAST. As a Senior AP Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Manage the full AP cycle: invoice receipt, validation, coding, approvals workflow, and timely posting in the ERP.

  
  

• Ensure strong procure-to-pay discipline, including three-way matching and exception resolution.

  
  

• Maintain accurate vendor master data governance in coordination with Procurement and ensure segregation of duties in vendor creation/updates.

  
  

• Prepare and execute payment runs (local and international), ensuring completeness of supporting documentation and compliance with approval authority.

  
  

• Perform vendor statement of account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve disputes with vendors and internal stakeholders.

  
  

• Monitor AP aging and supplier exposure; escalate overdue items, blocked invoices, and unapproved liabilities with clear action owners.

  
  

• Support month-end close through AP cut-off procedures, accruals for unbilled receipts/services, and reconciliation of AP control accounts.

  
  

• Ensure compliance with VAT requirements, invoice validity checks, and proper tax coding to support accurate tax filings.

  
  

• Prepare AP analytics and KPI reporting (invoice cycle time, GR/IR clearing, overdue liabilities, supplier disputes, and payment accuracy).

  
  

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on AP samples, PBC schedules, and control walkthroughs; close audit findings promptly.

  
  

• Drive continuous improvements in AP processes, automation, and controls (workflow optimization, duplicate invoice prevention, and vendor communication standards).

  
  

• Coach junior AP staff and ensure consistent application of policies, documentation standards, and service levels.

  
  

To be considered for the Senior AP Accountant role at MDLBEAST in the Finance & Accounting department, candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (professional certification such as SOCPA/CPA/ACCA is a plus).

  
  

• 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable and vendor accounting, preferably within complex, high-volume environments.

  
  

• Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Odoo or similar) and advanced Excel skills.

  
  

• Solid understanding of three-way matching, accrual accounting, cut-off, and vendor statement reconciliations.

  
  

• Knowledge of KSA VAT/ZATCA compliance requirements relevant to AP processing is preferred.

  
  

• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with Procurement, Operations, and Treasury.