Lead Accounts Officer

Havelock One; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Job summary

Havelock One in Bahrain is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support the Head of Accounts Payable in planning, review, and analysis of the function. You will manage relationships with internal customers and vendors and ensure timely payment processing.

The role requires strong attention to detail, Arabic language proficiency, and ability to lead and mentor onsite staff, while coordinating with IT for system improvements and VAT audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or similar roles.
• Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Arabic language and strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience supporting VAT audits and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for AP inquiries and review/approve payments.
• Monitor AP dashboard, vendor balances, aged payables, and advances.
• Maintain records, reconcile statements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Engage with business teams to address financial matters.
• Escalate critical issues to Head of AP and Finance Director.
• Coordinate system improvements with IT for automation.
• Improve reporting and design new reports as needed.
• Assist with AP policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor AP staff on best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues.
• Liaise with external auditors and VAT team during audits.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and projects as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Payments processing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Arabic language

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master of Commerce

Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Therole is to be a key link in assisting the Head of the accounts payable functionin overall planning, review and analysis of the accounts payable function andmanage relationships with internal customers and vendors. In addition to this,support the Accounts payable function to ensure that all requests for paymentare handled in a timely manner.

Thebelow Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to the following dutiesand Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Accounts Payableinquiries and Review and Approve payments in a timely and efficientmanner.
• Detailed monitoring of Accounts payables Dashboard, Vendor balances,aged payables, and Outstanding Advances and provide data required forfurther analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all Accounts Payabletransactions, reconcile vendor statements and employee expenses andresolve discrepancies related to Accounts Payable.
• Improved periodic engagement with the relevant business team membersto timely address critical financial and operational matters.
• Timely attending, reporting and escalation of critical matters tothe Head of Accounts payable and Finance Director to facilitate betterdecision-making and improved performance.
• Give critical inputs and coordinate with IT team for systemautomation to simplify the processes and ensure effective management ofAccounts payables and reports.
• Improve quality, accuracy and presentation of various existingreports and design new reports from time to time depending on businessneeds and performance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Accounts Payablepolicies and procedures.
• Train and mentor Accounts Payable staff on best practices andcompany procedures.
• Work closely with other departments to troubleshoot any operationalissues.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and Support VATinternal audits, providing the required information, documents, reports,and Liaison with the tax Team.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and projects as required and assigned by thehead of accounts payable.

Candidate Requirements

• More than 3 years ofminimum experience in similar roles.
• Semi-QualifiedChartered Accountant, Bachelor/Master of Commerce, or relevantqualification.
• Ability to build goodrelationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritiseand multitask.
• High level ofaccuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills
• Strong organizationalskills and multitasking ability
• Experience leading ateam of accountants.
• Proven track recordof streamlining accounting processes
• Written and spokenproficiency in Arabic language