AP Accountant

RTC-1 Employment Services; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC-1 Employment Services is recruiting an AP Accountant to manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensure timely recording in the ERP, and support month-end closing.

The role is based in Umm Al Quwain, UAE, with a salary up to 4,000 AED monthly depending on experience and qualifications; UAE VAT compliance and supplier payments are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on UAE experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or trading sectors.
• Experience with supplier invoice processing, PO/GRN matching, vendor reconciliations, payment preparation, AP aging, GL entries, and month-end closing.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Tally) with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle the complete AP cycle and ensure accurate, timely recording of transactions in the ERP.
• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations, monitor outstanding balances, resolve discrepancies, and process supplier payments.
• Maintain AP ledgers, prepare aging reports, support month-end/year-end closing, and ensure VAT compliance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and support audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Tally

Job description

Position Title

AP Accountant

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

up to 4,000 AED inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location

Umm Al Quwain, UAE

About the Client

A pioneering petrochemical manufacturer and trader of paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, and construction chemicals with factories and operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Job Description

• Handle the complete AP cycle and ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations, monitor outstanding balances, resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, and process supplier payments according to approved credit terms, payment schedules, and company authorization procedures.
• Maintain accurate AP ledgers, prepare accounts payable aging reports, support monthly and year-end closing activities, reconcile vendor accounts, and ensure proper VAT treatment, documentation, and compliance with UAE accounting and tax requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, verify supporting documentation, prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments, and support internal/external audits while maintaining strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on UAE experience specifically in Accounts Payable, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, trading, or diversified group companies.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier invoice processing, PO/GRN matching, vendor reconciliations, payment preparation, AP aging, general ledger entries, and month-end closing, with working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.
• Practical experience using accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, or similar platforms, along with strong MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organizational skills, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions, meet strict payment deadlines, communicate professionally with suppliers, and coordinate effectively with internal departments.