The Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all Accounts Payable activities across the organization. The role ensures invoice validation, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, and adherence to financial policies and internal controls. It also supports audits, improves AP processes, maintains accurate financial records, and contributes to effective financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Complete payment batches after verifying invoices and payment details
- Reconcile processed transactions by comparing system reports and balances
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and delegation of authority
- Ensure adherence to procure-to-pay processes and bank mandates
- Prepare monthly expense accruals
- Ensure supplier invoices and payment entries meet SLA requirements
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Maintain schedules for advances, retentions, liabilities, and assets
- Monitor and update records of bank guarantees
- Ensure proper recoupment of advances
- Verify vendor accounts through monthly statement reconciliations
- Ensure proper petty cash disbursement with documentation verification
- Prepare weekly cash forecasts for Accounts Payable
- Support audit preparations for Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority audits
- Provide data for internal and compliance audits (including payment-related data)
- Assist statutory audit teams
- Comply with HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities promptly
- Participate in HSE training and support safe and environmentally responsible practices
- Perform additional responsibilities as required based on organizational needs
Requirements and Skills
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable
- 2–3 years of ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Strong Accounts Payable processing accuracy
- Financial data validation and compliance adherence
- Vendor management and issue resolution skills
- Strong time management and SLA adherence
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Customer service orientation
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Strong understanding of procure-to-pay cycle and financial controls
- Experience supporting internal and external audits
- Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
