Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Accountant will manage vendor invoices, approvals, payments, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and internal controls. This role supports month- and year-end closings, audits, and maintains accurate AP records, coordinating with procurement and receiving teams to streamline the procure-to-pay process.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and contracts
• Record and process invoices in ERP systems, ensuring timely approvals and payment runs
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate AP records
• Manage vendor advances, prepayments, and support month/year-end closings and accruals
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations such as VAT and withholding tax
• Coordinate with procurement and receiving teams for invoice matching
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve the procure-to-pay process

Skills

• Strong accounts payable and procure-to-pay process knowledge
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and MS Excel
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely payments
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable or procure-to-pay processes
• Familiarity with tax regulations related to vendor payments
• This position is based in the UAE

Job ID: 25082507-114VG