Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate

Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate

Business Unit: Finance

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports To: Senior Accountant, Finance Lead EMEA

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, Fixed-Term Contract (open to flexible working arrangements upon discussion)

Position Summary:
We are hiring a proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to cover maternity leave. The right candidate will be quick to pick up new processes, exercise sound judgment, and manage tasks with efficiency and accuracy. This role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a practical approach to decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage end-to-end AP processes, ensuring invoices and payments are handled accurately and on time.
Review, verify, and process invoices across multiple regions (Dubai, London, France and Singapore) ensuring proper coding and compliance.
Key contact for all account payable queries both internally and externally of the company.
Handle payment runs, cash forecasting, and treasury coordination.
Collaborate with various teams to determine allocation of invoices for accuracy.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, liaising with internal teams and vendors.
Proactively monitor outstanding approvals, resolve AP queries and ensure smooth workflow.
Assist with the finance team as necessary.

Qualifications:

Related work experience required within an Accounts Payable function essential.
Experience of accounting desirable with qualifications of AAT etc.
Desired Skills:

Minimum of 2 years of proven AP experience, with the ability to adapt quickly and work independently.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-driven mindset.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with AP systems (SoftCo experience is a plus).
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and problem-solve efficiently.
Excellent communication skills with a proactive mindset with sound judgment.