AP Accountant

**Job Purpose**: The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining accurate financial records. **Key Duties:** ▪ Review and approve the bills, ensuring accuracy and timely payment. ▪ Ensure the proper GL impacts. ▪ Ensure the bills are compliant with relevant laws and regulations and company policies. ▪Ensure all the relevant/related documentation in terms of accounting and CT/VAT compliance. ▪ Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies. ▪ Process employee payables on time. ▪ Review and process employee expense reports (Imprest/Cash box) ▪ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions. ▪ Work closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve any payment issues or discrepancies. ▪ Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Manager. ▪ Maintain pre-payment schedules. ▪ Tracking PDC register and alert line-manager for sufficient funds. ▪ Analyse expenses as per Budget. ▪ Perform monthly cost analysis. ▪ Generate financial reports related to accounts payables, including aging reports, SOA and related analysis. ▪ Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and reports for management. ▪ Supporting Internal Auditors. ▪ Supporting External Auditors ▪ Supporting Tax/compliance department. ▪ Supporting IT dept in case of new ERP systems ▪ Identify areas where processes could be made more efficient and offer solutions. **Knowledge:** - Strong understanding of accounting principles - Strong understanding of Business process, internal policies and other regulations/compliances of the country - Strong understanding of related industry and it’s daily updates. - Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and CT/VAT laws/regulations **Skills:** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Excellent reporting skills. - Proficiency in using ERP/Accounting systems and MS Office. **Competencies:** - Problem solving: Ability to provide solutions. - Subject knowledge: Having enough subject knowledge. - Result-Oriented: Driven to meet the deadlines. - Integrity: High ethical standards and honesty in all dealings. **Qualification & Experience:** - Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance, CMA/CPA/CA-Intermediate preferred. - Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience in Finance/Accounts/Audit or related fields in the UAE. - Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards/International Standards of Audit is a plus. Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED6,500.00 per month Work Location: In person