Accounts Payable Team Leader

About NRTC Group

• Glorious legacy of over 50 years in the U.A.E
• Growth from humble beginnings to an industry pioneer
• Leading importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.
• A dynamic group of 3000 associates and growing!!
• Modern storage facilities compliant with ISO standards.
• Fleet of 300+ vehicles.

Job Overview

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, guide, and develop the AP team, ensuring adequate training, daily/weekly reviews, and performance monitoring.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks, conduct morning meetings, and set corrective action plans and payment targets.

2. Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee supplier reconciliations, invoice matching (3-way), payments, and compliance with credit terms.
• Ensure accurate recording of supplier balances, AP Aging, Received Not Invoiced, and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain supplier master data and enforce controls on supplier creation and amendments.
• Safeguard payments by verifying beneficiaries, approvals, and adherence to company policies.

3. Supplier Management

• Manage relationships with local, foreign, and regional suppliers, including claims, credit notes, offsets, and disputes.
• Ensure timely processing of local, foreign, and utilities payments as per agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with procurement and other departments to resolve invoice delays, price revisions, and claims.

4. Financial Controls & Reporting

• Drive month-end closing, ensuring reconciliations, accruals, and accurate reporting.
• Provide forecasts of supplier payments and reflect in cash flow planning.
• Monitor aging reports, challenge overdue items, and take corrective actions.
• Reconcile VAT, cheques, and other AP-related accounts.

5. Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as super-user of ERP (SAP/Oracle/M3), reducing manual work.
• Develop and implement finance policies and process improvements to safeguard company assets.
• Strengthen internal controls, especially for payments via exchange houses and special supplier arrangements.

Experience & Educational Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification in Accounting will be an added advantage (CMA / CPA).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the AP field, with minimum 2 years as a TL role.
• In-depth knowledge of reconciliation, and period end closing process.
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
• Working knowledge of Infor M3 will be an added advantage.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Strong Communication Skills in English. Arabic will be an added advantage.
• What do we offer:
• Competitive salary.
• Medical Insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth.

How to Apply

• Please submit your resume to careers@nrtcgroup.com.
• Please mention your notice period in the application.
• Candidates who are shortlisted for the role will be contacted.
• **Candidates currently in UAE preferred.**
• **Candidates that can join immediately preferred.**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s)

• What is your expected monthly salary in AED?
• Are you available to join immediately?

Experience

• UAE Accounts Payable : 6 years (Preferred)
• AP Team Leader: 2 years (Preferred)