AP Accountant

Position Title: AP Accountant

Employment Type: Full Time Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAEAbout the Client: A pioneering petrochemical manufacturer and trader of paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, and construction chemicals with factories and operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Job Description

Handle the complete AP cycle and ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in the ERP system.Prepare supplier statement reconciliations, monitor outstanding balances, resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, and process supplier payments according to approved credit terms, payment schedules, and company authorization procedures.Maintain accurate AP ledgers, prepare accounts payable aging reports, support monthly and year-end closing activities, reconcile vendor accounts, and ensure proper VAT treatment, documentation, and compliance with UAE accounting and tax requirements.Coordinate closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, verify supporting documentation, prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments, and support internal/external audits while maintaining strong financial controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on UAE experience specifically in Accounts Payable, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, trading, or diversified group companies.Demonstrated experience in supplier invoice processing, PO/GRN matching, vendor reconciliations, payment preparation, AP aging, general ledger entries, and month-end closing, with working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.Practical experience using accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, or similar platforms, along with strong MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reconciliations.Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organizational skills, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions, meet strict payment deadlines, communicate professionally with suppliers, and coordinate effectively with internal departments.How to Apply:Send your CV in word format to: FINANCEJOBS2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “AP Accountant” as email subject