Sr. Accountant

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the delivery sector is seeking a finance professional to manage vendor payments, invoice processing, and compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data analytics tools. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cross-department collaboration and process improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and accounts payable.
• Advanced skills in data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor payments and invoice processing.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and bank transactions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations.

Skills

Financial reconciliation

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Looker

Tableau

Job description

About the opportunity

What's On Your Plate?

1. Vendor Payment Management

• Manage and schedule timely disbursement of vendor payments through bank transfers and cheques.
• Oversee the end-to-end payment cycle, ensuring accuracy, authorization, and adherence to company policies.

2. Invoice Verification & Processing

• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate matching with purchase orders (POs), contracts, and goods receipts.
• Address discrepancies in billing promptly by coordinating with procurement and receiving departments.

3. Vendor Account Reconciliation

• Regularly reconcile vendor statements to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve variances, debit/credit issues, and disputed invoices in collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.

4. AP Reporting & Monitoring

• Maintain and monitor the Accounts Payable aging report, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Track due and overdue invoices and escalate issues as needed to maintain healthy supplier relationships.

5. Bank & Transaction Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank accounts related to supplier payments and customer refunds.
• Ensure all AP transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP system.

6. Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure full compliance with UAE financial regulations, VAT requirements, and IFRS standards in all payables-related transactions.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation to support internal, external, and VAT audits.

7. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify areas for automation and efficiency improvements within the AP function.

8. Cross-Department Collaboration

• Liaise with finance, operations, procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth execution of payment cycles and issue resolution.
• Provide financial insights and support for cross-functional initiatives as required.

What you need to be successful

• Experience & Industry Knowledge: 3+ years in finance, accounting.

• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll processing, accounts payable, financial reconciliation, and cost management.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, Looker, Tableau, or similar data analytics tools for financial tracking and reporting.

• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage high-volume financial data, identify discrepancies, and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with finance, logistics, and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal and written communication skills to highlight financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities to key stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Proactive and results-driven approach to addressing financial challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Who we are

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.