UAE National - Team Lead AP Accountant

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a UAE National for the position of Team Lead - Accounts Payable Accountant. This role involves overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring compliance, and enhancing supplier relationships. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and contribute to financial efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

Growth-Oriented Environment

Impactful Role

Qualifications

• UAE National with minimum 5 years in accounts payable.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts payable function, ensuring timely payments.
• Mentor junior AP staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are hiring a UAE National for the position of Team Lead - Accounts Payable Accountant. This role will oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments, compliance with financial policies, and effective team management. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing payment cycles and strengthening supplier relationships.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.

Description

1. Lead the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, verification, and payment execution
2. Ensure accurate and timely posting of transactions in the ERP system
3. Review and approve supplier reconciliations and payment runs
4. Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
5. Maintain compliance with internal controls and financial policies
6. Prepare monthly AP reports and contribute to audit processes
7. Mentor and supervise junior AP staff, ensuring high-quality performance
8. Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Profile

1. UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
3. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools
4. Solid understanding of AP processes, vendor management, and internal controls
5. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and coordinate with multiple departments

Job Offer

1. Impactful Role - Take ownership of a core finance function and lead a high-performing AP team
2. Growth-Oriented Environment - Be part of a forward-thinking semi-government entity committed to Emirati career development

Skills

Accounts payable, AP accountant