Background

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.