ABDULAZIZ ALARFAJ
Riyadh
Summary
Senior accountant with expertise in accounts payable, financial control, and general ledger management. Demonstrated success in managing complete AP cycles, supporting month-end and year-end closings, and enhancing financial processes. Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. Recognized for attention to detail and operational efficiency, fostering strong vendor relationships to streamline payment processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist – Accountant
Smart Digital Payment Company (Tiqmo)
Riyadh
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Support month-end closing activities and ensure completeness of financial records.
- Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications) in the GL.
- Perform detailed GL account reconciliations (bank, accruals, vendors, clearing accounts).
- Review trial balance and analyze fluctuations in key accounts.
- Manage prepaid expenses, accruals, provisions, and fixed assets accounting, including depreciation.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Processed vendor payments, ensuring timely and accurate settlements to maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Support external and internal audits by providing schedules and documentation.
- Monitor accuracy of financial data across integrated systems (Wallet / Core platform vs GL).
- Assisted in financial reporting and variance analysis for management, providing insights to support informed decision-making.
- Work with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or similar) to manage financial transactions and reporting.
- Validated financial postings between operational systems and accounting records, enhancing data integrity and accuracy.
Senior Specialist – Accountant
Al-Qaryah Company
Riyadh
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw end-to-end AP cycle (invoice processing, approvals, payments, reconciliations).
- Led Accounts Payable (AP) team to ensure timely processing and accuracy of financial transactions.
- Reviewed and approved payment batches, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely vendor payments.
- Prepared and analysed AP aging reports to identify discrepancies and improve cash flow management.
- Ensured proper GL posting of AP transactions and reconciliation with sub-ledger.
- Managed month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Strengthened internal controls over payments and approvals.
- Acted as primary contact for vendors and resolved escalations.
- Supported financial reporting accuracy and completeness.
Specialist Accountant
Al-Qaryah Company
Riyadh
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured accurate account coding and cost centre allocation to facilitate precise financial reporting.
- Supported GL reconciliation and transaction recording accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing accounting entries and financial reports.
- Reviewed and validated supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Verified approvals and processed payments in line with policy.
- Maintained payment schedules and ensured timely disbursement.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies, enhancing relationships and ensuring timely payments.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
01-2020
Skills
- Financial control and compliance
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts payable and reconciliation
- Month-end and year-end closing
- Financial reporting and analysis
- ERP systems expertise
Languages
Arabic
English
Core Skills
- Accrual accounting principles
- E-commerce insights
- Financial modeling techniques
- Decision making strategies
- Risk management practices
Timeline
Senior Specialist – Accountant
Smart Digital Payment Company (Tiqmo)
06.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Specialist – Accountant
Al-Qaryah Company
05.2024 - 05.2025
Specialist Accountant
Al-Qaryah Company
07.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University