The Accountant – Accounts Payable oversees the accurate verification, 3-way matching, ERP processing, and reconciliation of all supplier and trade contractor invoices. The role ensures timely settlements, resolves billing discrepancies, and maintains strict UAE VAT statutory compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DAY-TO-DAY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- 3-Way Invoice Matching: Verify all supplier and vendor invoices against approved Purchase Orders (PO), site Delivery Notes (DN), and Material Receiving Vouchers (MRV) in the ERP.
- Subcontractor Certificate Processing: Audit and record approved monthly subcontractor payment certificates, validating retentions, advance amortization, and debit back-charges.
- Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations between vendor statements and ERP accounts payable sub-ledgers, resolving outstanding disputes.
- Payment Proposal Preparation: Prepare weekly payment proposal runs (bank transfers and checks) based on approved project cash flow schedules and vendor credit terms.
- UAE VAT Compliance: Inspect tax invoices for full compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations (valid TRN, proper taxable values, and VAT breakdown).
- Vendor Master Maintenance: Assist in maintaining verified vendor master records, including trade licenses, VAT certificates, and verified bank details.
- Query Management & Communication: Liaise with project site storekeepers, procurement engineers, and vendor representatives to address invoice hold-ups and delivery variances.
- Month-End Closing & Accruals: Prepare month-end AP accrual schedules for delivered unbilled materials and uncertified site works to support timely financial closings.