Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

Department: Finance - Operations

Headcount: 2 Positions

Reports To: Chief Accountant

Location: Dubai, UAE

Role Purpose

The Accounts Payable Accountant will manage supplier invoices, payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable activities for assigned Visioneers Group entities and projects while ensuring compliance with approved procurement processes, the Delegation of Authority, VAT requirements, and Finance policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices in Oracle Fusion.
• Ensure invoices are supported by approved POs, contracts, GRNs/service confirmations, and required approvals.
• Verify appropriate accounting codes, cost centres, projects, and entities.
• Review VAT invoices for compliance with UAE VAT requirements.
• Process supplier invoices and payment requests within agreed timelines.
• Prepare supplier payment batches for review and approval.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Follow up on missing documents, approvals, and disputed invoices.
• Monitor accounts payable ageing and outstanding liabilities.
• Maintain accurate vendor balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Review supplier advances and ensure timely settlement against invoices.
• Reconcile the AP subledger with the general ledger.
• Support intercompany payable reconciliations.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Respond to supplier payment enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Operations, and project teams regarding payment requirements.
• Support month-end accruals and AP closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Group payment controls and the Delegation of Authority.
• Assist internal and external auditors with AP-related requests.
• Perform other Finance Operations duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT requirements.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system is preferred.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of invoice and payment controls.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Ability to handle high transaction volumes.
• Good communication and supplier-management skills.
• Ability to work within strict payment deadlines.