“Camelicious” – Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products Hiring for AP Accountant at دبي Full Time

Job Title: Payable Accountant

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Manager – Finance

Work Location: Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products (Camelicious) – Dubai, UAE

Job Purpose:

To ensure accurate and timely processing of all supplier invoices, employee reimbursements, and service payments in compliance with Camelicious’ financial policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and statutory regulations. The Payable Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring payment discipline, and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Invoice Processing & Verification

• Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and service completion reports.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly with GL accounts, cost centers, and department codes as per Camelicious’ chart of accounts.
• Verify approvals in line with the DOA before payment processing.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.

2. Payment Processing

• Prepare payment vouchers and bank transfer instructions for suppliers, contractors, and service providers (local & international).
• Schedule and execute payments as per agreed credit terms, ensuring compliance with company cash flow plans.
• Maintain payment tracker (weekly and monthly) and circulate payment status reports to the Finance Director.
• Process employee reimbursements, advances, and petty cash settlements.

3. Vendor Reconciliation & Reporting

• Conduct monthly vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor aging analysis and highlight long-pending balances.
• Support internal and external audits with complete documentation of payable transactions.
• Ensure all supporting documents (contracts, LPOs, invoices, GRNs, approvals) are systematically filed (digital & physical).

4. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to VAT, WHT, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Verify supplier VAT registration and ensure proper tax accounting in compliance with UAE VAT law.
• Support Finance in maintaining internal controls, ensuring zero non-compliance in payable activities.

5. Month-End Closing Support

• Accrue expenses, verify unrecorded liabilities, and assist in finalizing monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate with the Finance Director to validate payable balances, prepayments, and advances.
• Participate in quarterly and annual audits by providing payable schedules and documentation.

Key Interfaces:

• Internal: Procurement, Warehouse, HR, Administration, and Departmental Heads
• External: Suppliers, Banks, Auditors, and Service Providers

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance (mandatory)
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Proficiency in ERP/Accounting systems (knowledge of Zeta, Tally, or SAP preferred)
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and vendor reconciliation practices
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills
• Deadline-oriented and organized
• Ethical, trustworthy, and maintains confidentiality
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach

Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy and timeliness of invoice posting
• Vendor reconciliation status and issue closure rate
• Audit compliance (zero non-conformance)
• Timeliness of monthly payable closing