Senior Finance Executive- Accounts Payable I Real Estate I Contracting

Tanqeeb; 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

• Overview Of The Role:

  The Cost Control, Accounts Payable and Reporting Specialist is responsible for ensuring financial efficiencies through accurate cost booking and timely reporting. The role involves managing invoice processing, conducting detailed aging analysis, and reconciling vendor accounts. A key focus is on digital transformation and automation to streamline processes and enhance operational accuracy. Success in this role requires adherence to financial guidelines and excellent coordination across various teams and systems.

  What You Will Do:

  Cost Booking and Invoice Processing

  • Ensure accurate and timely booking of GRN/costs after validating invoices and supporting documents, following internal approval and VAT guidelines.

  • Coordinate with central finance to ensure invoices are received for timely liability booking.

  • Conduct weekly review of the Delivery Order (DO) file to identify and follow up on missing invoices for timely cost recognition.

  • Identify and resolve invoice and cost-booking discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and relevant business teams.

  • Manage the monthly batch payment run, minimize out-of-cycle payments, and process exceptional payment requests with approval.

  • Ensure strict adherence to the approved Delegation of Authority in all cost booking and payment-related processes.

  Reporting and Ageing Analysis

  • Maintain and regularly review the vendor advance ageing report.

  • Maintain and regularly review the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) ageing report.

  Vendor Reconciliation and Open-Item Review

  • Review open purchase orders and initiate necessary actions to support timely project closure.

  • Regularly review GR/IR balances and vendor advances, coordinating with stakeholders for timely invoice clearance.

  • Ensure timely clearance of long-outstanding items.

  Digital Transformation, Automation & AI

  • Identify opportunities to automate Accounts Payable and cost control processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

  • Support the implementation and improvement of digital workflow tools like M-Files, SAP, OCR, etc.

  • Leverage AI tools for invoice validation, exception management, duplicate detection, and data quality reviews.

  • Analyze process bottlenecks and recommend automation solutions for improved productivity.

  • Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Shared Service teams to implement robotics and self-service reporting solutions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Required Skills To Be Successful:

  • 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.

  • Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify efficiency improvements.

  What Qualifies You For The Role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in accounts payable, cost control, or a similar financial role.

  • Proficiency in using financial systems like SAP and workflow automation tools.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for managing financial discrepancies and reporting.