Senior Accountant Payable
$5,000–$6,000 year
On-siteSharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Review and process supplier invoices, debit notes, and credit notes accurately, ensuring three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices. Maintain vendor reconciliations, monitor AP aging, and prepare payment proposals while coordinating with procurement and operational teams. Verify supporting documents for approval matrix compliance, review VAT treatment, and assess supplier contracts, payment terms, and commercial clauses. Prepare AP aging reports, accrual schedules, and management reports to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. Assist auditors with required schedules and reconciliations, identify non-compliant payments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and General Accounting functions
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and Accrual Accounting
- Ability to review contracts, payment terms, and commercial clauses
- Knowledge of IFRS and VAT requirements
- Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Skepticism
- Contract Review Capability
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Effective Communication Skills
- Integrity and Accountability
Desired Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent
- Experience in contracting, engineering, telecom, technology, or project-based organizations
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