Accounts Payable & Cost Control Lead - AI-Driven Finance

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Cost Control, Accounts Payable and Reporting Specialist to drive financial efficiency through accurate cost booking and timely reporting. The role emphasizes digital transformation, automation, and strong cross-functional collaboration across finance and shared services.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in accounts payable or cost control, a Bachelor's in finance or accounting, and hands-on experience with SAP and workflow automation tools.

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounts payable procedures and cost control.
• Experience with digital transformation projects, including AI and automation.
• Strong coordination and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze financial data and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Handle cost booking and invoice processing with VAT compliance.
• Produce and review vendor ageing and GR/IR reports regularly.
• Reconcile open purchase orders and manage vendor advances for timely closures.
• Identify automation opportunities and support SAP/OCR-based workflows.

Skills

Accounts payable

Digital transformation

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

OCR

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Al-Futtaim in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Cost Control, Accounts Payable and Reporting Specialist to drive financial efficiency through accurate cost booking and timely reporting. The role emphasizes digital transformation, automation, and strong cross-functional collaboration across finance and shared services.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in accounts payable or cost control, a Bachelor's in finance or accounting, and hands-on experience with SAP and workflow automation tools.