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Accounts payable\nProcess supplier invoices, verify supporting documents, and ensure correct GL coding and VAT treatment.\nManage payment runs (cheques, bank transfers, online payments), ensuring approvals are in line with company policy.\nMaintain up-to-date AP aging, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.\n3. Accounts receivable & credit control\nRaise customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes in accordance with contract terms and UAE VAT requirements.\nMonitor receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and implement effective credit control measures to maintain healthy cash flow.\nReconcile customer accounts regularly and address disputes or short payments promptly.\n4. UAE VAT & corporate tax compliance\nEnsure correct VAT treatment on all sales and purchase transactions; maintain proper tax invoices and documentation per FTA guidelines.\nPrepare and submit periodic UAE VAT returns, perform reconciliations between VAT ledger, trial balance, and VAT filings, and respond to FTA queries.\nSupport UAE Corporate Tax (CT) compliance: maintain CTready accounting records, assist in computation of taxable income, prepare documentation and schedules for CT returns and audits.\n 5. IFRS and internal controls Apply relevant IFRS standards to revenue recognition, leases, provisions, and financial instruments as applicable to the business.\n\nImplement and maintain robust internal controls over financial processes (AP, AR, bank, cash, fixed assets) to minimize risk and ensure data integrity.\nIdentify process improvement opportunities and contribute to automation and enhancement of accounting workflows.\n6. 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