Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description

Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience
• - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• - 2–4 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• - UAE experience is preferred.
• - Good understanding of UAE VAT requirements.
• - Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system is preferred.
• - Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Key Competencies
• - Strong attention to detail.
• - Good understanding of invoice and payment controls.
• - Strong reconciliation skills.
• - Ability to handle high transaction volumes.
• - Good communication and supplier-management skills.
• - Ability to work within strict payment deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• - Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices in Oracle Fusion.
• - Ensure invoices are supported by approved POs, contracts, GRNs/service confirmations, and required approvals.
• - Verify appropriate accounting codes, cost centres, projects, and entities.
• - Review VAT invoices for compliance with UAE VAT requirements.
• - Process supplier invoices and payment requests within agreed timelines.
• - Prepare supplier payment batches for review and approval.
• - Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• - Follow up on missing documents, approvals, and disputed invoices.
• - Monitor accounts payable ageing and outstanding liabilities.
• - Maintain accurate vendor balances and resolve discrepancies.
• - Review supplier advances and ensure timely settlement against invoices.
• - Reconcile the AP subledger with the general ledger.
• - Support intercompany payable reconciliations.
• - Maintain complete supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• - Respond to supplier payment enquiries professionally and promptly.
• - Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Operations, and project teams regarding payment requirements.
• - Support month-end accruals and AP closing activities.
• - Ensure compliance with Group payment controls and the Delegation of Authority.
• - Assist internal and external auditors with AP-related requests.
• - Perform other Finance Operations duties assigned by management.

Skills Required