Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Job Purpose

Process SEVEN's supplier invoices and payment runs within the Accounting & Operations function. Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and approvals before settlement. Support the Manager in maintaining accurate and controlled payables records.

Requirements

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment runs to ensure accurate and timely settlement of SEVEN's obligations.
• Verify invoice accuracy, purchase order matching, and approval authority before payment release to prevent unauthorized settlement.
• Maintain vendor master records and payables ledgers to ensure complete and reliable supplier data.
• Prepare payables reconciliations and accrual schedules to support accurate period-end reporting.
• Track invoice ageing and pending approvals to prevent late payments and maintain supplier relationships.
• Examine exception reports and duplicate-payment alerts to identify processing errors for correction.
• Support audit requests and payables queries to enable timely resolution and audit readiness.
• Innovation & Creativity — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Independently applies knowledge and skills to generate and implement innovative ideas that lead to tangible results and improvements.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the principles and techniques of innovation and creativity, using various tools and methodologies.
• Provides guidance and support to junior employees, sharing best practices, and promoting a culture of innovation within the team or organization.
• Collaborative Communication — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Works effectively as a member of a team, actively contributing to team goals and outcomes.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, listens actively, and values diverse perspectives.
• Collaborates with team members, sharing information, resources, and expertise to achieve common objectives.
• Builds positive relationships within the team and fosters a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Outcome Orientation — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Independently sets clear and challenging goals, aligning them with desired outcomes.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively, managing time and resources efficiently to maximize productivity.
• Pays attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in work outputs.
• Proactively identifies and addresses problems or obstacles to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates a result-oriented mindset, taking ownership of outcomes and seeking continuous improvement.
• Guest-Centric Growth — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Consistently delivers exceptional service to customers, exceeding their expectations.
• Responds promptly and effectively to customer inquiries, requests, or concerns.
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with customers.
• Actively seeks feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Accounts Payable and General Ledger Management — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Explains the accounts payable process, including procedures for handling exceptions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records.
• Calculates complex invoices, including discounts, taxes, and multiple currencies, and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger.
• Prepares detailed reconciliations, including analysis of differences and adjustments to resolve discrepancies.
• Accounting Standards and Practices — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Develops and updates accounting policies and procedures, ensuring clarity and consistency across the organization.
• Designs and implements internal controls for specific accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Insurance and Enterprise Risk Management — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Develops and implements basic fraud prevention measures, including anti-fraud policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements basic risk management strategies, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Financial Contract Management — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Applies understanding of financial terms and conditions to specific contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Data Gathering & Assessment — Proficiency Level: Proficient
• Develops and implements comprehensive data collection strategies, leveraging a variety of sources and techniques. Ensures data collection processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with customer experience objectives.
• Develops and implements comprehensive data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity. Proactively monitors data quality and implements robust data validation processes.

Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Field: Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional Certifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) — preferred
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) — preferred
• Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) membership — preferred

Experience

• Required Experience
• Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: 4 years
• Industry Experience (Preferred): Accounts payable or transactional finance experience in structured organizations