Accounts Payable Officer

Al Islami Foods; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Islami Foods is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional in the UAE. You will process supplier invoices in SAP, reconcile AP with GL, and manage accruals, prepayments, and VAT compliance while ensuring accurate vendor documentation for audits.

The role requires 4–6 years in AP or related finance roles, strong Excel skills, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Join a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, accounting operations, or finance roles
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC systems and GL reconciliation processes
• Demonstrated experience preparing accruals, provisions, and prepayment schedules
• Experience with cost centre allocation and multi-dimensional GL accounting VAT and tax compliance knowledge
• Excellent spreadsheet and data management skills (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Process and record supplier invoices in SAP after verifying documents and terms
• Maintain GL balances for payables and reconcile AP sub-ledger with GL
• Prepare and record month-end accruals for goods/services received but not invoiced
• Prepare and reconcile prepayment schedules against supplier invoices
• Record all purchases with proper cost centre allocation for expense tracking
• Validate VAT treatment on supplier invoices for compliance
• Maintain supplier documentation for audit
• Prepare AP schedules and GL listings to support closing
• Coordinate payments with vendors per approved schedules

Skills

Accounts payable

SAP ECC

GL reconciliation

Accruals

Prepayments

Cost centre allocation

VAT/compliance

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

SAP ECC

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record all supplier invoices in SAP after verifying supporting documents purchase orders goods receipts and compliance with purchase terms
• Maintain accurate GL account balances for payables and reconcile AP sub-ledger with GL control accounts monthly
• Identify and prepare month-end accruals for goods and services received but not invoiced and record provisions for estimated supplier obligations
• Prepare and reconcile prepayment schedules against supplier invoices and maintain accuracy in prepayment records
• Record all purchase transactions with proper cost centre allocation as per supporting documentation and ensure accuracy for departmental expense tracking
• Validate tax VAT treatment on supplier invoices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Maintain and track outstanding supplier balances coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and execute payments based on approved schedules
• Maintain complete and accurate supplier documentation including contracts invoices and payment records for audit compliance
• Prepare AP schedules and GL transaction listings to support financial closing and provide accurate data for financial statement preparation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, accounting operations, or finance roles
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC systems and GL reconciliation processes
• Demonstrated experience preparing accruals, provisions, and prepayment schedules
• Experience with cost centre allocation and multi-dimensional GL accountingVAT and tax compliance knowledge
• Excellent spreadsheet and data management skills (Excel)