AP & Cost Control Automation Specialist

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Cost Control, Accounts Payable and Reporting Specialist to optimize financial processes in a Dubai-based role. The position focuses on accurate cost booking, timely reporting, and proactive vendor reconciliation across multiple systems.

You will contribute to automation initiatives and ensure compliance with internal controls and VAT guidelines. The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting degree with 3–5 years of AP/cost control experience and hands‑on experience with

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounts payable and cost control procedures with a strong understanding of financial guidelines.
• Experience in digital transformation projects, including AI and process automation tools.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills for cross‑functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely booking of costs and invoices following VAT guidelines.
• Coordinate with central finance to ensure invoices are received for timely liability booking.
• Conduct weekly DO file reviews to identify missing invoices for cost recognition.
• Manage monthly batch payment runs and handle exceptional payment requests with approvals.
• Identify opportunities to automate AP and cost control processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Accounts payable

Cost control

Digital transformation

Coordination & communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

M-Files

OCR

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking a Cost Control, Accounts Payable and Reporting Specialist to optimize financial processes in a Dubai-based role. The position focuses on accurate cost booking, timely reporting, and proactive vendor reconciliation across multiple systems.

You will contribute to automation initiatives and ensure compliance with internal controls and VAT guidelines. The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting degree with 3–5 years of AP/cost control experience and hands‑on experience with