Senior Accountant Payable

Position Summary

This position is focused on overseeing the full accounts payable cycle, making sure supplier invoices are handled accurately and on time, financial controls are followed, and reporting and compliance needs are met. The role suits a meticulous finance professional with solid accounting expertise, experience managing vendors, the ability to review contracts, and familiarity with ERP-driven accounting setups.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Examine supplier invoices, debit notes, and credit notes, and ensure they are entered correctly and within required timelines.
• Check that purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices are matched in triplicate whenever applicable.
• Keep vendor reconciliations up to date and work through any differences quickly.
• Track outstanding payables and prepare payment plans and proposals.
• Work closely with procurement and operations teams to keep invoice handling and payment processing running smoothly.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Confirm that all backing documents and approval requirements are in place before transactions are recorded.
• Validate VAT treatment and ensure accounting entries are accurate and compliant with the relevant regulations.
• Follow company procedures, policies, and internal control standards at all times.
• Detect and stop duplicate, unauthorised, or policy-violating payments.

Contract & Project Review

• Assess supplier agreements, service contracts, and payment conditions.
• Check how project costs are assigned and whether expenses are categorised correctly.
• Review commercial terms and make sure payments align with contractual commitments.
• Help evaluate supplier claims and payment disagreements when needed.

Reporting & Financial Close

• Prepare AP ageing reports, accrual summaries, and management reporting packs.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing tasks.
• Support internal and external audit work by providing reconciliations, schedules, and other evidence as requested.
• Take part in process improvement activities within the finance team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of invoice processing
• Timeliness of supplier payments
• Management of AP ageing
• Completion of vendor reconciliations
• Speed of month-end close
• Audit compliance and findings
• Consistency with internal controls

Qualifications & Experience

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline. A professional credential such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred. Candidates should have 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounts payable and general accounting. Background in contracting, engineering, telecom, technology, or other project-based environments will be considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounts payable workflows and accrual accounting principles.
• Ability to assess contracts, payment terms, and commercial clauses.
• Knowledge of IFRS and VAT compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability for reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Careful and questioning approach to review
• Ability to review contracts
• Vendor relationship handling
• Planning, prioritisation, and time management
• Clear communication skills
• Integrity and accountability

Additional Application Requirements

Applicants should be ready to share any extra experience, certifications, achievements, or relevant expertise that may not be shown on the CV. They should also provide their current salary and expected salary.

Compensation Note

The salary for this role is fixed within the company’s approved pay structure and cannot exceed the budgeted range. Candidates should apply only if their salary expectations fit within the allocated budget.

Location

Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates.