Reconciliation Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Job Description & Summary:

We re a network of firms in 152 countries with more than 328,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 10,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly reconciliations of all AP sub-ledgers (vendor statements, inter-company, advances) to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled or aged balances, coordinating with vendors, internal stakeholders, and CSP as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring AP cut-off procedures are adhered to.
• Identify root causes of recurring discrepancies and implement controls or process changes to prevent future issues.
• Champion automation initiatives (e.g., ETB preparation, AI-driven anomaly detection) to streamline reconciliation workflows.
• Maintain and update AP policies, procedures, and job aids to reflect best practices and audit requirements.
• Partner with Purchasing, Treasury, Tax, and Operational teams to validate invoices, payment runs, and withholding tax treatments.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP queries, facilitating timely resolution through expert guidance.
• Liaise with external auditors during statutory and SOX audits, preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation on request.
• Prepare and present AP KPI dashboards (aging, payment cycle times, dispute rates) to management.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support cash flow forecasting, budget vs. actual reviews, and working capital optimization.
• Assist in the development of standardized reporting templates and management packs.
• Mentor and coach junior AP associates, reviewing their reconciliations and guiding them on technical or system-related questions.
• Lead periodic training sessions on AP systems (ERP/SUN) and reconciliation techniques.
• Foster a collaborative, quality-focused team culture in line with PwC s Evolved Professional attributes.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 3 5 years in Accounts Payable, with at least 1 2 years in a reconciliation or finance-shared services environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP/SUN or equivalent ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Familiarity with automation tools or AI-driven reconciliation platforms is a plus.

Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to dig into root causes.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.