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R2P Accountant (Arabic Speaker) at SGS
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 7 days ago (17 Sep 2026) Updated 6 days ago
How to Apply
Apply via SGS on jobs.smartrecruiters.com.
Job Description
The accountant will manage the end‑to‑end Requisition‑to‑Pay cycle, handling accounts payable, travel and expense processing, vendor management and month‑end closing. The position supports Arabic‑speaking entities, requiring fluent Arabic and strong English communication. Responsibilities include invoice verification, three‑way matching, pre‑payment processing and ensuring compliance with company policies and SLAs. The role demands high accuracy, ability to meet tight deadlines and collaboration across multi‑entity, multi‑currency environments.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND or professional accounting certificate.
- • Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable or Requisition‑to‑Pay processes.
- • Fluent written and spoken Arabic
- strong English communication skills.
- • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- • High attention to detail and accuracy.
- • Proficiency in multi‑entity, multi‑currency environments.
- • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Process supplier invoices and travel expenses accurately within agreed SLAs.
- • Perform three‑way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
- • Verify invoice coding, tax treatment and obtain necessary approvals.
- • Resolve or escalate invoice discrepancies and duplicate transactions.
- • Process pre‑payments and follow up on outstanding prepaid invoices.
- • Communicate purchase order information to suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
- • Conduct month‑end closing activities and reconciliations for accounts payable.
- • Support Arabic‑speaking stakeholders and suppliers with clear communication.