Accountant - Accounts Payable

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of related accounting policies and procedures manuals and ensure that the department implements them
• Timely processing of payment of invoices as per agreed terms and conditions
• Adequate documentation of all expenditures and other documents is maintained
• Review, check and verify suppliers accounts, invoices and claims for accuracy of payments
• Process Purchase Orders and invoices with proper approval to generate timely and accurate payments to suppliers
• Handle payment vouchers and manage petty cash payments
• Maintain control over primary ledger and subsidiary ledgers for accounts payable
• Reconcile all AP accounts at GL level which includes employee advances and loan accounts.
• Review accounts payables accruals as well as month-end reconciliation
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors to answer any queries and meet the auditory requirements
• Provide timely, accurate financial information and reporting to the management
• Calculate the contingent, contracting and employment liabilities and accounting for the same
• Ensure complete and reliable accounting records and documentation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), IFRS and International accounting Standards (IAS)
• Perform other relevant functions in the finance department/section as assigned by line manager

Educational And Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
• Chartered accountancy qualification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA is a plus

Language Skills

• Writtend and Spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred.
• Years of Experience:
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Nature of Experience:
• Experience in financial accounting and/or financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Relationship building, influencing & communication skills.
• Business partnering, stakeholder management and a broader business consciousness.
• Experience in data analysis, forecasting methods and reporting packages.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software