Accounts Payable Lead

About Lucidya:

Lucidya is an AI-native CX Intelligence platform transforming how brands understand and engage with their customers through cutting edge technologies purpose built for Customer Experience (CX). With AI at the core of our platform and operations, we are redefining how businesses drive growth, loyalty, and insight at scale.

Our product suite includes solutions such as social listening, media monitoring, profiling, and most recently our cutting edge Agentic AI - designed to deliver intelligent & scalable CX Automations.

Why this role matters:

With the high scale we're experiencing, the time has come to level up our AP processes. We're looking for a superstar to own the end to end AP cycle across invoice processing, payments, vendor management, Travel & Expense (T&E) management, system expertise and stakeholder management across global operations.

This role would report directly to the Finance Director. The role will be on site in our Riyadh office.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee end to end AP lifecycle including PO & Non PO invoices, 2 way / 3 way matching, corrections, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments across domestic and international markets
• Own AP month end close activities, accruals, provisions, GRIR clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Handle payment runs, rejections, reprocessing, and bank reconciliations

Travel & Expense (T&E) Management

• Oversee T&E processing using our internal tools & systems
• Ensure compliance with company expense policies and audit requirements
• Work with the HRBP and wider HR team to manage escalations and employee queries related to T&E

Vendor & Procurement Coordination

• Work with Procurement regarding vendor queries and escalations
• Coordinate with Procurement on PO creation, amendments, contracts, and vendor onboarding
• Support in spend analysis and cost optimization initiatives

Team Leadership & Governance

• Lead, coach, and develop a high performing AP team
• Monitor SLAs, TATs, productivity, and quality metrics
• Conduct QC audits, RCA, and implement corrective actions
• Drive SOP creation and process standardization

Systems & Controls

• Work on ERP and workflow systems (Netsuite, ZenHR, Hubspot)
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit, and IFRS/SOX requirements
• Support with system migrations and process improvements

Who You Are:

• You have between 8 - 10 years of AP experience, preferably in multi regional or global organizations
• You have strong expertise in AP, Payments, T&E, and Procurement Operations
• You have a deep understanding of PO / Non PO processing and accrual accounting
• You're able to juggle communication between different stakeholders and exhibit strong leadership capabilities
• You have strong reporting and analytical capabilities
• You have strong working knowledge of VAT and WHT principles

What success would look like for you:

• On time and accurate payments
• Strong audit outcomes
• SLA adherence and vendor satisfaction
• Process efficiency and team engagement

What our hiring process looks like:

• Screening call with our TA team
• Technical interview with our Finance team
• Interview with our CFO
• Offer