Accounts Payable Accountant

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable Accountant will manage supplier invoices and payment activity for a trading and distribution business in the UAE. Working with SAP and internal finance colleagues, this role helps keep vendor balances accurate, apply VAT correctly and provide dependable information for period-end reporting and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Check supplier invoices against supporting records, then enter and post them in SAP.
• Compile weekly and monthly payment proposals, routing them for approval before payments are processed.
• Compare vendor statements with ledger balances, investigate differences and resolve overdue or uncleared items.
• Allocate import expenses such as freight, customs duties and clearing charges to the relevant bills of entry and purchase orders.
• Apply UAE VAT requirements to purchase transactions, including reverse-charge treatment for imports.
• Keep supplier master data current and ensure required documentation is on file.
• Follow up on credit notes, debit notes and price variances with suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare AP aging information and accruals for purchases received but not yet invoiced, and provide schedules and records for audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Two to four years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a UAE trading or distribution environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• Practical experience using SAP FI-AP and SAP MM.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT rules and routine accounts payable controls.
• Strong Excel capability, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Careful approach to invoice processing, reconciliations and financial recordkeeping.
• Clear, professional communication when coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.