R2P Accountant (Arabic Speaker)

Role Overview

This position sits inside the Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) function and takes day-to-day ownership of the transaction cycle — from the moment a supplier invoice or employee expense claim lands, through verification and posting, all the way to reconciliation and payment. Because the portfolio covers Arabic-speaking affiliates, suppliers and business partners, the person in this seat is frequently the first point of contact for queries that arrive in Arabic, and how quickly and accurately those queries are resolved directly affects supplier relationships and the cleanliness of the ledger. The role carries real weight: missed payment terms, mis-coded invoices or unreconciled balances flow straight into month-end delays, audit findings and working-capital noise, so dependable execution here keeps the wider finance organisation on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, code and post supplier invoices and employee travel and expense claims, confirming that tax treatment, approvals and supporting documents are correct and that each item clears within the agreed service-level timeframe.
• Run three-way matches between purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices, then investigate mismatches, duplicate submissions and non-compliant paperwork — resolving what can be fixed at source and routing the rest to the appropriate owner for escalation.
• Keep vendor master records accurate, handle onboarding requests, reconcile supplier statements and chase outstanding balances so aged items do not quietly accumulate.
• Build payment runs from approved lists in coordination with in-country finance teams, confirm that payment terms and approval matrices are respected, and step in on urgent or exception payments when the business requires it.
• Reconcile bank movements, supplier payment listings and R2P-related balance sheet accounts, including accruals, as part of the month-end close cycle.
• Field queries from vendors and internal stakeholders on invoice status, expense claims and payment timing, communicating confidently in Arabic with external and affiliate contacts.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and transaction trails, support internal and external audit requests, and flag financial, compliance or operational risks as they emerge.
• Produce AP ageing, invoice tracking and KPI/SLA performance reporting, and contribute both ideas and hands-on effort to automation, system enhancements and keeping SOPs and work instructions current.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, R2P or general accounting, ideally gained within a finance shared-services environment.
• Working command of end-to-end payables mechanics: invoice verification, reconciliation, three-way matching and financial controls.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic is mandatory; strong English is equally necessary for internal reporting and cross-border communication.
• Comfortable working in ERP platforms and spreadsheets for routine processing and reporting.
• Analytical mindset with a high tolerance for detail and a track record of spotting and correcting discrepancies.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver against a demanding close calendar.
• CPA, ACCA or a comparable professional qualification would strengthen an application.
• Adaptability to a multi-entity, multi-currency setting, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across functions and locations, and a willingness to coach more junior team members.