ACCOUNTANT

University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sharjah is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage payments, verify invoices, and maintain accurate financial records. The role involves processing payments to vendors and employees, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with university policies and bylaws.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 4–6 years UAE experience, and professional qualifications (CMA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (CMA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, etc.).
• 4–6 years UAE experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow policies; assist stakeholder inquiries related to Accounts Payable.
• Assemble, verify, and process invoices; allocate expenses to correct accounts.
• Match PO to invoices; enter invoices into Banner; monitor payment status.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions; generate reports and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Arabic & English

MS Office

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Finance basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CMA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS

Tools

Banner System

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

To complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments plus processing verifying and reconciling invoices and highlighting the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner As well as to support the integrity of accounting and financial decision-making information by recording verifying consolidating and reporting financial data and transactions

Main accountabilities

• Review and understand all relevant policies and procedures in order to be able to carry out daily work tasks as expected and answer all stakeholder inquiries clarifications or any assistance related to the Accounts Payable Section accurately and efficiently
• As well as contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems programs and procedures
• Assemble review and verify invoices and check requests As well as charge expenses to the relative accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice expense reports and recording entries
• Match purchase orders to invoices and enter invoices into the dedicated financial system in order to set invoices up for payment In addition to monitoring the status of invoices and coordinating with other departments colleges and suppliers to ensure that payments have been completed in a timely manner
• Sort code and match invoices and enter them into the Banner System using the correct organization and accounting codes
• Complete payments to vendors by monitoring discount opportunities scheduling and preparing cheques resolving purchase orders contracts invoices or payment discrepancies and documentation ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments
• Complete payments to employees by receiving and verifying expense reports for advances preparing cheques following up on the approval and signature process and ensuring that payments are delivered accurately
• Disburse the allocated petty cash to colleges and departments by recording entries and verifying any required documentation
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and process work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances As well as flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices and assist in resolving any invoice discrepancies or issues
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions to journals ledgers and other related records and audit all transactions in order to maintain the accuracy of information
• Provide the necessary assistance and support to the line manager and other team members in ensuring the department college KPIs are achieved successfully by gathering the necessary data preparing progress reports and implementing the necessary action plans
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting procedures and UOS bylaws at all times and report any matters of concern to the line manager As well as ensure the security integrity and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing financial information data
• Train coach and provide technical practical expertise to new employees in any related Accounts Payable processes to ensure they acknowledge and understand their responsibilities and tasks
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external customers suppliers vendors in order to complete work tasks answer questions and provide assistance
• Generate relevant reports and ensure that they are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and meet the department's requirements and standards
• Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by the line manager within the expected time limit

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, processes and best practices.Good interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision.Time management skills.Problem-solving skills and results orientated.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to deal with stressful situations leading to resolution.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and produce reports under strict guidelines.Attention to detail.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.High integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance.Works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing backup support for co-workers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals

Desirable Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.A professional qualification as a chartered accountant or qualified member of an accountancy body (e.g. CMA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, etc.).4-6 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education institutions.Priority is to UAE Nationals.