AP Accountant

Legend Holding Group Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Holding Group Ltd in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional with at least 6 years of UAE experience to manage end-to-end payable processes. You will ensure accurate GL postings, vendor reconciliations, and timely payments while maintaining compliance with CT/VAT and internal policies.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, ERP proficiency, and excellent communication with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance; CMA/CPA/CA-Intermediate preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in Finance/Accounts/Audit in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve bills, ensure accuracy and timely payment.
• Ensure proper GL impacts and compliance with laws/regulations.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process employee payables and expense reports on time.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.

Skills

Accounting principles

ERP systems

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance

Tools

ERP/Accounting systems

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve the bills ensuring accuracy and timely payment
• Ensure the proper GL impacts
• Ensure the bills are compliant with relevant laws and regulations and company policies
• Ensure all the relevant related documentation in terms of accounting and CT VAT compliance
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Process employee payables on time
• Review and process employee expense reports Imprest Cash box
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions
• Work closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve any payment issues or discrepancies
• Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Manager
• Maintain pre-payment schedules
• Tracking PDC register and alert line-manager for sufficient funds
• Analyse expenses as per Budget
• Perform monthly cost analysis
• Generate financial reports related to accounts payables including aging reports SOA and related analysis
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and reports for management
• Supporting Internal Auditors
• Supporting External Auditors
• Supporting Tax compliance department
• Supporting IT dept in case of new ERP systems
• Identify areas where processes could be made more efficient and offer solutions
• Decision Making Authority and Responsibility Guided by the Unit Finance Manager Accounts Supervisor while independently managing daily periodic tasks

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Strong understanding of Business process, internal policies and other regulations/compliances of thecountry
• Strong understanding of related industry and it’s daily updates
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and CT/VAT laws/regulations

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent reporting skills
• Proficiency in using ERP/Accounting systems and MS Office

Competencies

• Problem solving: Ability to provide solutions
• Subject knowledge: Having enough subject knowledge
• Result-Oriented: Driven to meet the deadlines
• Integrity: High ethical standards and honesty in all dealings

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance, CMA/CPA/CA-Intermediate preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience in Finance/Accounts/Audit or related fields in the UAE
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards/International Standards of Audit is a plus