Payment Officer

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments is seeking a detail-oriented Payment Officer for its Commercial Department in Dubai. The role focuses on coordinating subcontractor and supplier payment applications, assembling required documentation, and ensuring timely certification and approvals.

You will maintain precise payment logs, support cost-control activities, and collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as listed in the requirements.
• Experience in payment processing, accounts payable, or commercial operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with invoices, payment certificates, and supporting documentation is expected.
• Proficiency in Excel and Office tools is essential for tracking payments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier payment applications and invoices.
• Follow up on documentation required for payment certification and approvals.
• Maintain payment logs, certifications, and related records for audit purposes.
• Support cost-control activities and reconciliation of payment-related records.
• Collaborate with project teams, QS teams, and contractors to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Azizi Developments stands as one of the UAE’s leading private real estate developers. Behind our iconic projects is a high-performing corporate team that drives strategy, innovation, and growth.

Our professionals, spanning finance, HR, marketing, legal, commercial, and operations, play a vital role in shaping the future of our business. We operate with a keen sense of purpose, transparency, and integrity, committed to creating value at every level.

If you seek to be part of a results-oriented, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter, Azizi Developments is the ideal place to advance your career.

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Payment Officer to join our Commercial Department.

The role will be responsible for coordinating subcontractor and supplier payment applications, following up on supporting documentation, obtaining required certifications and approvals, and maintaining accurate payment records. The position requires close coordination with project teams, QS teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Coordination

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers regarding invoices and payment applications.
• Follow up with project teams for all necessary documentation required for payment certification.
• Coordinate with the QS team for required certifications and approvals.
• Maintain accurate payment logs, including submission, certification, and approval details.
• Track payment status and provide regular updates to the Payment Control Manager / Commercial Manager.
• Review and follow up on payment certificates and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor payment applications and proforma invoices.
• Follow up on final accounts, statement of accounts, and payment-related documentation.
• Maintain proper records of payment logs and supporting documents.
• Coordinate cheque requests and related payment documentation.

Commercial & Cost Control Support

• Support the Commercial team with payment and cost-control activities.
• Assist with monitoring and reconciliation of payment-related records.
• Coordinate internally with relevant departments to resolve documentation or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining cost reports and other commercial records as required.
• Ensure payment documentation is complete and properly maintained for tracking and audit purposes.

The JRF's responsibility matrix also covers supplier payments, contractor payments, estimation and cost-control activities within the Commercial function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Previous experience in payment processing, commercial operations, quantity surveying, cost control, accounts payable, or contractor/subcontractor payments is preferred.
• Experience within real estate, construction, contracting, or property development is an advantage.
• Good understanding of invoices, payment applications, payment certificates, and supporting documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain accurate payment trackers, logs, and records.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to follow up effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Professional, organized, proactive, and able to handle confidential commercial information.