Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description:

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for theaccurate, timely, and compliant processing of all supplier invoices, employeeexpense claims, and payments. The role ensures that the company’s payables areproperly recorded, approved, and settled in line with agreed payment terms,internal controls, and the Delegation of Authority, while maintaining strongworking relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

A key focus of the role is maintaining the integrity of the accountspayable ledger within the ERP system, supporting month-end and year-end close,ensuring UAE VAT compliance on purchases and imports, and contributing to cashflow planning. The Accounts Payable Accountant works closely with Procurement,Supply Chain, Operations, Treasury, and Project Management functions to ensurethat purchasing, receiving, and payment processes are aligned and wellcontrolled.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accountspayable or general accounting experience, preferably within a trading,manufacturing, contracting, or multi-entity environment in the UAE or GCC.
• Experienceprocessing high volumes of local and international supplier invoices andpayments, including import-related costs, is required.

Progress toward or completion of ACCA, CMA, CPA, or a similar professional accounting qualification would be considered an advantage. UAE VAT training or certification is desirable.

Strong knowledge of the procure-to-pay cycle, three-way matching, accruals, and supplier reconciliations. Sound understanding of UAE VAT, including input tax recovery and the reverse charge mechanism on imports, and awareness of UAE e-invoicing requirements. Hands-on experience with ERP systems such such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Odoo, or similar. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation techniques. Familiarity with online banking platforms, foreign currency payments, and basic trade finance instruments.

• Receive, review, and process supplier invoices, credit notes, and debit notes accurately and on time.
• Verify invoices for accuracy of pricing, quantities, payment terms, currency, bank details, and VAT treatment.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes or service acceptance records.
• Investigate and resolve pricing, quantity, and receiving discrepancies with Procurement, Warehouse, and suppliers.
• Process employee expense claims, petty cash replenishments, and staff advances in line with company policy.

• Prepare weekly payment runs based on due dates, approved invoices, and cash availability.
• Ensure all payments are supported by complete documentation and approved in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
• Process local and international payments, including foreign currency transfers, and coordinate with banks on payment execution and queries.
• Support advance payments, letters of credit, and other trade finance requirements for overseas suppliers, as applicable.
• Track and record customs duties, freight, clearing, and other import-related charges against the correct shipments and cost centres.

• Maintain accurate vendor master data, including trade licences, TRN, bank details, and payment terms.
• Verify any changes to supplier bank details through independent confirmation to prevent payment fraud.
• Respond promptly to supplier queries regarding invoice status, remittances, and outstanding balances.
• Support periodic review and clean-up of inactive or duplicate vendor records.

• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve differences on a timely basis.
• Reconcile the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger and clear reconciling items.
• Prepare accruals for goods and services received but not yet invoiced, and review GRNI balances.
• Record prepayments and supplier advances, and ensure their timely adjustment against final invoices.
• Meet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing deadlines for all payables activities.

• Ensure input VAT on purchases and imports is correctly captured, supported by valid tax invoices, and recoverable in line with UAE VAT regulations.
• Apply the reverse charge mechanism correctly for imported goods and services.
• Provide supporting schedules and docume