Senior Accountant - AP

Al Gurg Real Estate; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Gurg Real Estate in Dubai seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the AP team, oversee end-to-end invoice processing, and ensure accurate ledger reconciliation. The role requires coordinating month-end close and ensuring regulatory compliance with IFRS and UAE VAT.

You will liaise with treasury, tax, and audit teams to support audits and MIS reporting. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a similar role within a large organization, with strong SAP/Oracle and Excel skills and proven leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certification CMA/CA/CPA or progression towards certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of similar experience in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage train/mentor and evaluate a team of AP specialists or clerks, including workload distribution and performance reviews.
• Oversee end-to-end AP lifecycle from invoice receipt to payment execution.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and vendor statements to internal records.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE VAT and tax regulations.
• Act as escalation point for vendor inquiries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the AP workflow and implement best practices.
• Prepare various financial reports and metrics for management such as ageing reports, cash flow projections, cost analyses, and cost reporting.
• Ensure month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and schedules for audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CMA/CA/CPA or working towards

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Team Leadership and Supervision

Manage train mentor and evaluate a team of AP specialists or clerks including workload distribution and performance reviews

Invoice and Payment Processing

Oversee the end-to-end AP lifecycle from invoice receipt to payment execution ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment terms

Reconciliation and General Ledger

Ensure the AP sub-ledger is reconciled to the general ledger and vendor statements are reconciled to internal records

Compliance and Internal Controls

Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with company policies accounting standards IFRS and tax regulations VAT and UAE CT

Vendor Management and Issue Resolution

Act as an escalation point for vendor inquiries and discrepancies building and maintaining strong supplier relationships

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the AP workflow and implement best practices

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare various financial reports and metrics for management review such as ageing reports cash flow projections cost analyses and cost reporting

Month-End and Year-End Close

Ensure month-end and year-end closing activities are accomplished within the available deadlines including preparing accruals financial statement schedules and other supporting documentation for audits

Education:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance Recently qualified CMA/CA/CPA or working towards.

Experience:

3-5 years of similar experience in a large size organization.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in SAP, Oracle, MS Excel is must.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Job Scope:

Senior Accountant is responsible for day to day transactions and periodic finalizing of the general ledger, sub ledgers of AP, AR, and Treasury functions leading to timely closure of accounting books and meeting the various requirements of internal and external audits, tax filing, and MIS reports. This role involves team management, process improvement, liaising with corporate treasury, tax, finance, and audit teams, ensuring compliance with financial policies and tax regulations.