Accounts Payable Accountant

Role overview

Invoice processing and verification

• Receive, review, and process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, goods received notes, delivery notes, and supporting documents.
• Ensure invoices are approved according to company procedures.
• Investigate invoice, purchase order, and received-goods discrepancies.
• Apply correct accounting codes, cost centers, and VAT treatment.

Supplier accounts and payments

• Maintain supplier accounts and process payments on time.
• Prepare payment requests and schedules according to agreed payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Communicate with suppliers about invoices, payment status, credit notes, and account balances.
• Maintain supplier documentation and payment transaction records.

Food and beverage operations

• Process invoices for food, beverages, packaging, kitchen supplies, restaurant supplies, and other operational purchases.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Cost Control, and Operations to resolve invoice and delivery discrepancies.
• Verify quantities, prices, and supplier details against approved purchase documents.
• Monitor recurring supplier invoices and process them within agreed timelines.

Month-end closing, compliance, and reporting

• Assist with monthly accounts payable close and prepare supplier reconciliations and outstanding payable reports.
• Identify and record accruals for goods and services received but not yet invoiced; record invoices in the correct accounting period.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.
• Ensure transactions comply with company policies, financial controls, and UAE VAT requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready records and report on outstanding invoices, supplier balances, and upcoming payments.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and reduce errors or delays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two to four years of Accounts Payable or similar accounting experience; the posting also states three years of accounting experience is required.
• Food and beverage, hospitality, retail, or restaurant operations experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, payment procedures, UAE VAT, and basic accounting principles.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 knowledge is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, follow-up, and ability to manage deadlines and work across departments.

Employment and work location

• Job type is full-time, permanent.
• Work location is in person.