Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable Lead

Jobtailor; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dubai seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage AP transactions, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate across departments and support audits.

The role requires 3–5 years in AP, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and knowledge of VAT rules. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong command of AP accounting, invoice validation, and reconciliation practices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process accounts payable transactions, including invoices, petty cash, and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and monitor aging reports.
• Resolve vendor account discrepancies.
• Respond to accounts payable and payroll inquiries from vendors and employees.
• Assist with payment runs by preparing payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions for auditing and reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing reports and reconciling accounts.
• Support audits by providing documentation and payables reconciliations.
• Ensure accounts payable processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Contribute to team operations and performance optimization.
• Collaborate on projects and coordinate efforts across departments.
• Assist senior team members with task tracking, documentation, and operational coordination.
• Coordinate employee-experience initiatives such as recognition programs, surveys, and employee well-being initiatives

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice Validation

Reconciliation

Advanced Excel

Accounting Software

VAT Knowledge

Cost Control

Task Management

Mentoring Juniors

Cross-Department Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Office

Accounting Software

Job description

• Accurately process accounts payable transactions, including invoices, petty cash, and expense reports
• Reconcile vendor statements and monitor aging reports
• Resolve vendor account discrepancies
• Respond to accounts payable and payroll inquiries from vendors and employees
• Assist with payment runs by preparing payment vouchers and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions for auditing and reporting
• Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing reports and reconciling accounts
• Support audits by providing documentation and payables reconciliations
• Ensure accounts payable processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Contribute to team operations and performance optimization
• Collaborate on projects and coordinate efforts across departments
• Assist senior team members with task tracking, documentation, and operational coordination
• Coordinate employee-experience initiatives such as recognition programs, surveys, and employee well-being initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong command of AP accounting, invoice validation, and reconciliation practices
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Familiarity with basic VAT tax rules and regulations
• Moderate experience and proficiency in multiple competencies
• Ability to handle tasks with supervision
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to undertake intricate tasks and projects
• Ability to represent the company independently in a client-facing role
• Ability to manage client satisfaction
• Ability to monitor task progress and prioritize urgency
• Demonstrated experience on a wide range of operational projects and tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines and establish stakeholder credibility
• Developing skills in task management, process optimization, and problem solving
• Experience mentoring junior team members or graduates
• General understanding of operational and commercial aspects, including cost control
• Ability to coordinate tasks and solve problems within areas of responsibility
• Familiarity with relevant external regulations
• Upholding AESG core values

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice validation, reconciliation, and compliance with regulations. Proficient in advanced Excel and accounting software, with strong communication and collaboration skills to support operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Accounting
• Invoice Validation
• Reconciliation Practices
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Accounting Software Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable Transactions
• Vendor Statement Reconciliation
• Expense Report Processing
• Payment Voucher Preparation
• Month-End Close Assistance
• Year-End Close Assistance
• Auditing Support
• VAT Tax Rules Knowledge
• Operational Project Management
• Cost Control Understanding

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration Across Departments
• Task Management
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring Junior Team Members

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

• Accounts Payable Compliance
• Vendor Account Discrepancies
• Employee Experience Initiatives
• Operational Coordination
• Stakeholder Credibility

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Accounting Software