Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description

About the job

We are looking for an AP Accountant to manage the Creditors Ledger and support accurate and timely Accounts Payable operations, vendor payments, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, code, authorize, and post supplier invoices accurately in SAP.
• Reconcile supplier statements with SAP vendor accounts and manage creditor ageing.
• Process vendor payments in line with agreed payment terms.
• Handle vendor and employee queries related to payments.
• Support month-end closing and ensure timely invoice posting.
• Perform supplier and month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare liquidity forecasts and aged creditors reports.
• Ensure invoices comply with applicable UAE VAT requirements.
• Maintain appropriate vendor and payment controls.
• Identify and implement improvements to AP processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on SAP AP / SAP FI experience.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict month-end deadlines.
• FMCG experience is an advantage but not mandatory.