AP Accountant (Male)

Ultiwise Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced AP Accountant to handle invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and compliance with UAE VAT regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3-6 years of relevant experience. This position requires strong knowledge of SAP, advanced Excel functionality, and a solid understanding of local accounting practices. A competitive salary of up to AED 8000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in accounts payable or related fields required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process a high volume of vendor invoices.
• Perform regular vendor account reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash transactions and banking activities.
• Review and audit employee expense claims.
• Utilize SAP and Excel for tracking and reporting.

Skills

SAP for Accounts Payable

Advanced Excel

UAE accounting practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position

Role: AP Accountant (Male)

Experience: 3-6 years exp, source for young candidates.

Salary: up to AED 8000

Work Location: Jafza Jebel Ali

Gender: Male

Education and Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP for Accounts Payable processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with UAE accounting practices, tax compliance and financial regulations.

Job Profile

Invoice Processing and Verification

• Review, verify and process a high volume of vendor invoices including those related to logistics and shipping.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, goods receipt notes and contracts.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics & sales teams to resolve discrepancies in invoices.

Vendor Reconciliation

• Perform regular vendor account reconciliations to ensure accuracy between vendor statements and company records.
• Identify and resolve mismatches or pending issues with vendors promptly.
• Maintain proper documentation of reconciliations for audit and compliance purposes.

Petty Cash and Banking Management

• Manage and reconcile petty cash transactions ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Handle daily banking activities including bank reconciliations, payments, fund transfers and maintaining accurate records of bank transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of vendor payments via online banking platforms.

Employee Expense Verification

• Review and audit employee expense claims.
• Coordinate with employees to resolve discrepancies or missing information.
• Ensure timely reimbursement of verified claims.

ERP and Reporting Systems

• Utilize SAP to manage end-to-end AP transactions from invoice entry to payment.
• Extract reports from SAP for reconciliation, audit and monthly closing purposes.
• Use Microsoft Excel for tracking AP aging, preparing reconciliations and summarizing financial data for reporting.

Vendor and Internal Coordination

• Maintain strong relationships with local and international vendors, especially in logistics and supply chain.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, discrepancies and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as procurement, logistics, sales, store and finance to streamline processes and resolve AP-related issues.

Compliance and Audit Support

• Ensure adherence to UAE VAT regulations and proper documentation for audits.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and responding to queries from auditors.
• Maintain organized records for all AP transactions and supporting documents.