Finance Analyst – Accounts Payable & Purchase Invoice Booking

Purchase Invoice Processing: Receive, verify, and book supplier invoices in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of invoice details, quantities, prices, VAT, payment terms, and accounting codes. Invoice Matching and Controls: Perform three-way matching of purchase orders (POs), goods received notes (GRNs), and supplier invoices, where applicable. Ensure invoices have appropriate supporting documents and approvals. Accounts Payable Management: Maintain accurate supplier accounts; monitor outstanding invoices, credit notes, advances, and overdue balances; and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period. Discrepancy Resolution: Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, Operations, and suppliers to resolve pricing differences, missing documents, unmatched invoices, pending receipts, and other invoice-related queries. Supplier Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements, investigate differences, follow up on outstanding items, and maintain accurate accounts payable ageing reports. Payment Support: Assist in preparing supplier payment proposals based on approved invoices, agreed payment terms, and supporting documents. Identify and prevent duplicate invoices and payments. VAT and Compliance: Verify supplier tax invoices, ensure appropriate VAT treatment and coding, and maintain documentation in line with UAE VAT requirements and company policies. Month-End Closing: Ensure timely invoice cut-off, review unrecorded invoices and goods received but not invoiced, reconcile the AP subledger with the general ledger, and prepare month-end schedules. ERP and Documentation: Ensure invoices and supporting documents are properly recorded and attached in the ERP system. Monitor pending approvals and maintain records for reporting and audit purposes. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing, strengthen controls, reduce backlogs, and minimize manual errors.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, purchase invoice processing, and general accounting. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are an advantage. Working knowledge of UAE VAT requirements, accounting principles, and purchase-to-pay processes. Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics. Good command of Microsoft Excel and financial reconciliations. Employment Type Full-time

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