Finance Manager, Accounts Payable & AP Automation

Baladna; Doha; On-site; QAR 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Baladna, based in Doha, Qatar, seeks an experienced Finance Manager - Accounts Payables to lead the full AP function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations while driving efficiency and automation.

Responsibilities include end-to-end AP processing, month-end close, vendor management, and driving ERP optimization. Requirements: 6+ years total experience, 4+ years AP/fin ops, GCC experience preferred, and a Finance-related bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of total experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payables / financial operations.
• GCC experience preferred (2+ years).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage or similar).
• Knowledge of taxation and experience dealing with international suppliers/imports, preferably FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice verification, expense processing, approvals, and payments.
• Oversee AP month-end closing, accruals, reconciliations, and prepaid expenses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the AP team and drive performance through clear KPIs.
• Manage vendor relationships, payment terms, disputes, and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements.
• Drive process improvement, ERP optimization, AP automation, and digital transformation.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

Baladna, based in Doha, Qatar, seeks an experienced Finance Manager - Accounts Payables to lead the full AP function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations while driving efficiency and automation.

Responsibilities include end-to-end AP processing, month-end close, vendor management, and driving ERP optimization. Requirements: 6+ years total experience, 4+ years AP/fin ops, GCC experience preferred, and a Finance-related bachelor's degree.