AGM - Accounts Payable

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Leader to oversee end-to-end AP cycles, ensure accuracy of invoices, expense reports and payment runs. You will develop internal controls, mentor the AP team and drive process improvements.

You will reconcile vendor statements, manage cash flow forecasts and collaborate with procurement and treasury to optimize terms. You will lead audits, ensure compliance and serve as primary contact for auditors, delivering precision and

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounts payable teams.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and compliance.
• Experience with audits and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AP cycle including invoices, expenses, and payment runs.
• Develop and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risk.
• Mentor AP team and drive continuous process improvement.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead adoption of automation tools to streamline AP operations.
• Prepare AP aging, cash flow forecasts, and other metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement and treasury to optimize terms.
• Conduct regular AP process audits for fraud or errors.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Maintain accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

People management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) - All three levels

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable cycle ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing vendor invoices expense reports and payment runs
• Develop and implement robust internal controls and policies to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Manage and mentor the accounts payable team fostering a high-performance culture and driving continuous process improvement
• Reconcile complex vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly to maintain strong supplier relationships and avoid payment delays
• Lead the integration of new technologies and automation tools to streamline AP operations and enhance data integrity
• Prepare and analyze detailed AP aging reports cash flow forecasts and other financial metrics for management review
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement and treasury to optimize payment terms and maximize working capital
• Conduct regular audits of AP processes and transactions to identify and address potential areas of fraud or error
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all matters related to accounts payable
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a talent for motivating and developing staff
• First Attempt CA Qualified - All Three levels