Payable Accountant

Role Overview

Accounts Payable Accountant at Visioneers, Dubai, UAE. Two positions reporting to the Chief Accountant within the Finance – Operations department.

Role Purpose

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

Invoice Processing & Verification

• 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.

Payment Administration

• Prepare supplier payment batches for review and approval.
• Respond to supplier payment enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Monitor accounts payable ageing and outstanding liabilities.
• Work within strict payment deadlines.

Reconciliation & Account Management

• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate vendor balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile the AP subledger with the general ledger.
• Support intercompany payable reconciliations.
• Review supplier advances and ensure timely settlement against invoices.

Documentation & Compliance

• Follow up on missing documents, approvals, and disputed invoices.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with Group payment controls and the Delegation of Authority.
• Assist internal and external auditors with AP-related requests.

Stakeholder Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Operations, and project teams regarding payment requirements.
• Support month-end accruals and AP closing activities.
• Perform other Finance Operations duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & 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.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.