Senior Accountant Accounts Payable - DC
Abu Dhabi Ports
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and update financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable and expense reports. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
- Manage booking of vendor invoices as per the company policy, ensuring a 3-way match, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in the process.
- Reporting/Working on AP KPIs on a regular/ adhoc basis:
- AP days
- SOA reconciliations
- Resolution of vendor invoice disputes
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Monitor tax implications from transactions with vendors; inadmissible cost components and coordinating with CPD to minimize the costs through planning; leading to an improved ICV score.
- Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis. Make recommendations for cost-saving measures and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies.
- Utilize accounting software and financial management systems to record and process financial transactions. Recommend improvements to existing systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. Identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Prepare timely reconciliations and payments certificate for vendors and collection from customers in coordination with HQ Finance.
- Ensure the accuracy of the data by preparing regular reconciliation reports for key stakeholders using Maqta payment system on regular basis.
- Coordinate and prepare monthly cost accruals and all the data reconciliations to support the smooth monthly closing.
- Perform other relevant functions in the finance department/section as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/ ACCA/ ACA.
- Solid interest, aptitude for, and experience with critical, complicated analytical work and creative thinking.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies.
- Attention to details and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines.
- Excellent data analysis and ability to reconcile complex information.
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Able to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- English - Mandatory
- Arabic - Mandatory
- Minimum 10 years of total experience in the field of Accounts and Finance.
- Should have experience in Ports, Technology, or management consulting/ Audit Firms.