Accountant – Payable Specialist
Company Overview:
We are a leading, multi-faceted organization in Dubai, recognized for our commitment to high-level financial governance and operational transparency. We operate with an “educational family” philosophy, where technical accounting expertise is continuously shared and refined through a culture of mentorship and precision. At our firm, we believe that the integrity of our financial health begins with the strategic management of our liabilities and expenditure. Join our professional finance division and contribute to an environment that values meticulous detail, international standards, and the sophisticated use of Information Technology to drive corporate excellence.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a meticulous and highly organized Accountant – Payable Specialist to manage all aspects of our accounts payable operations in Dubai. This role is fundamental to our financial governance, requiring a specialist who can handle vendor invoices, international agent payments, and government fees with absolute precision. You will be responsible for the entire payable lifecycle, from verification to the preparation of payment batches and monthly reconciliations. We are looking for a compliance-minded professional who can independently manage multi-currency transactions and contribute to critical data cleanup and ERP migration initiatives. This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance professional to strengthen their AP expertise within a well-structured and prestigious corporate team.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Record, verify, and manage vendor and international agent invoices accurately within the accounting system.
- Match invoices to corresponding internal matter files for meticulous verification and management approval.
- Track, schedule, and ensure the timely payment of government fees across various UAE jurisdictions.
- Prepare structured payment batches to support smooth and predictable financial operations.
- Conduct comprehensive monthly reconciliations of vendor accounts to ensure 100% data accuracy.
- Maintain a zero-duplicate payment policy and uphold strict compliance with internal financial governance.
- Ensure proper VAT documentation and record-keeping for audit and regulatory purposes in the UAE.
- Liaise with Human Resources regarding vendor-related service contracts and internal payment protocols.
- Assist with ERP migration and digital data cleanup initiatives using advanced IT platforms.
🔹 Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of proven experience specifically within Accounts Payable operations.
- Prior experience dealing with international vendors and multi-currency environments is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis and financial reporting.
- High level of proficiency in IT tools and modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong compliance and internal control mindset.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining high accuracy in all management tasks.
- Strong communication skills in English; familiarity with UAE VAT laws is essential.
What We Offer:
- Monthly salary package ranging from AED 5,000 to 6,000 (Adjusted).
- The opportunity to play a key role in major financial system upgrades and ERP migrations.
- Clear career progression pathways into Senior Accountant or Financial management roles.
- A stable and professional work culture focused on fiscal excellence.
- Comprehensive benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.