R2P Accountant (Arabic Speaker) at SGS

Job Description

• The R2P Accountant is responsible for performing accounting activities across the Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) process, including Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense processing, vendor management, reconciliations, payments and month-end closing.
• The role ensures accurate, timely and compliant processing of transactions in line with company policies, internal controls and agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). The role will primarily support Arabic-speaking entities, stakeholders and/or suppliers, making fluent Arabic communication a key requirement for effective service delivery and stakeholder management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Invoice Processing and Verification

• Process supplier invoices and travel expenses accurately and within agreed SLAs.
• Perform three-way matching of Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts and invoices.
• Verify invoice coding, tax treatment, supporting documentation and approvals.
• Identify and resolve or escalate invoice discrepancies, duplicates and non-compliant transactions.
• Process prepayments and follow up on outstanding prepaid invoices.
• Validate purchase order information and communicate relevant information to suppliers.

Vendor, Accounts Payable, Travel Expense Management

• Maintain accurate vendor master data and support vendor onboarding activities.
• Prepare and reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding balances.
• Monitor aged payables and ensure timely resolution of overdue items.
• Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries relating to invoices, expenses and payments.
• Support the preparation and reconciliation of R2P-related balance sheet accounts.

Payment Support

• Prepare payment registers based on approved payment lists in coordination with in-country Finance teams.
• Ensure payments are processed in accordance with agreed payment terms and approval matrices.
• Support urgent payment requests and exception handling.
• Assist with bank and supplier payment reconciliations.
• Support month-end R2P closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation and audit trails for R2P transactions.
• Support internal and external audits relating to R2P activities.
• Identify and escalate financial, compliance and operational risks within the R2P process.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare AP ageing, invoice tracking and other R2P performance reports.
• Monitor invoice and travel expense processing performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, accuracy and customer experience.
• Participate in automation, system enhancement and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SOPs, work instructions and process documentation.
• Perform any other duties related to the R2P process as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in Accounting, Accounts Payable, R2P or Finance Shared Services.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of R2P/AP processes, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic – mandatory.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage Arabic-speaking stakeholders and suppliers.

Additional Information

• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, as the role directly supports Arabic-speaking affiliates.
• Very good command of English, required for internal reporting and communication.
• Strong deadline orientation and ability to manage a demanding close calendar.
• High accuracy, attention to detail and proactivity.
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Effective collaboration with cross-border and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, learning-oriented attitude and willingness to mentor junior team members.