Sr. Accountant

talabat; Dubai; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor payments, ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, and improve AP processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and requires strong analytical and communication skills to maintain healthy supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll, accounts payable, reconciliation.
• Proactive approach to financial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule timely disbursement of vendor payments.
• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring proper matching.
• Investigate and resolve billing variances and discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Looker

Tableau

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage and oversee our company's payables processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

1. Payment Processing: Manage and schedule timely disbursement of vendor payments through bank transfers and cheques, overseeing the end-to-end payment cycle to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies.
2. Invoice Verification & Processing: Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring proper matching with purchase orders, contracts, and receipts. Address discrepancies promptly and reconcile vendor statements with the general ledger.
3. Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing variances, debit/credit issues, and disputed invoices in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
4. AP Reporting & Monitoring: Maintain the Accounts Payable aging report, track due and overdue invoices, and escalate issues to maintain healthy supplier relationships.
5. Bank & Transaction Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts related to supplier payments and refunds, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP system.
6. Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, VAT, and IFRS standards. Prepare documentation for audits.
7. Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Develop and improve AP policies and procedures, identify automation opportunities, and liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

1. Experience & Industry Knowledge: 3+ years in finance or accounting.
2. Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll, accounts payable, reconciliation, and cost management.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Looker, Tableau, or similar tools.
4. Analytical Skills: Ability to manage high-volume data, identify discrepancies, and make data-driven decisions.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with finance, logistics, and operations teams.
6. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to report financial risks and discrepancies.
7. Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
8. Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Proactive approach to financial challenges in a dynamic environment.