Accountant

Role overview

This full-time onsite position is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, within an FMCG, food and beverage, manufacturing, or retail environment. The role centers on credit control and receivables management, with close coordination across Sales, Finance, and customers to keep cash flow healthy and overdue balances under control.

Accounts receivable and collections

• Track customer accounts and consistently follow up on invoices that remain unpaid past due date.
• Drive collection of receivables so payment targets are met on time.
• Post customer receipts and match them to the correct outstanding invoices.
• Review account statements, investigate differences, and settle billing-related issues.

Credit management

• Assess customer credit limits and payment terms against company policy.
• Assist with credit checks for both new and existing customers.
• Flag accounts that present higher risk and suggest next steps.
• Monitor aging reports to spot overdue patterns and collection concerns.

Customer reconciliation

• Carry out regular reconciliation of customer balances.
• Request balance confirmations from customers when needed.
• Prepare statements of account and track disputed items until closure.
• Work with Sales and customers to resolve open issues and unpaid balances.

Reporting and month-end support

• Compile aging summaries and collection progress reports.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to receivables.
• Identify accounts that may become doubtful and support bad-debt review exercises.
• Keep records complete and organized for audit and internal control purposes.

Compliance and controls

• Follow the organization’s credit policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of collection follow-ups and customer communications.
• Support both internal and external audit requests as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or collections.
• Prior exposure to FMCG, food manufacturing, distribution, or retail is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable and credit control workflows.
• ERP system experience, with Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of solving problems effectively.
• Comfortable collaborating with teams across functions.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Additional information

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage / Manufacturing / Retail