Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

Location: Bahrain
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Finance Manager / Chief Accountant

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing and processing all accounts payable activities, ensuring timely and accurate recording of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role requires strong hands-on experience with ERP systems including SAP, Odoo, and Zoho, along with advanced Excel skills to support reporting and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice receipt, verification, approval, posting, and payment.
• Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately recorded in SAP, Odoo, and Zoho in accordance with company policies.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices (3-way matching).
• Prepare and process vendor payments via bank transfer, cheques, or online payment platforms.
• Monitor due dates to ensure timely payments and avoid penalties.

Vendor Management & Reconciliation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor master data.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding invoice clarifications, payment status, and disputes.
• Handle advance payments, credit notes, and debit notes.

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations.
• Support VAT compliance by ensuring proper documentation and accurate posting of VAT on supplier invoices.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing required schedules, reports, and supporting documents.
• Maintain proper filing (physical and digital) of AP documentation.

Month-End & Reporting

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Prepare AP aging reports, accruals, and provisions.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger with the general ledger.
• Generate periodic reports using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).

System & Process Improvement

• Actively use and manage AP modules in SAP, Odoo, and Zoho.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in AP operations.
• Support system upgrades, ERP implementations, or migrations if required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
• Proven hands-on experience with SAP, Odoo, and Zoho accounting systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in Bahrain or GCC region is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills for internal and external coordination.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position based in Bahrain.
• Standard working hours as per company policy.
• May require coordination with vendors across different time zones.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV to hr@ebrandco.com with the subject line:
“Accounts Payable Accountant – Bahrain”

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person