Lead Accounts Officer

Role Summary

The role is to be a key link in assisting the Head of the accounts payable function in overall planning, review and analysis of the accounts payable function and manage relationships with internal customers and vendors. In addition to this, support the Accounts payable function to ensure that all requests for payment are handled in a timely manner.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to the following duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Accounts Payable inquiries and Review and Approve payments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Detailed monitoring of Accounts payables Dashboard, Vendor balances, aged payables, and Outstanding Advances and provide data required for further analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all Accounts Payable transactions, reconcile vendor statements and employee expenses and resolve discrepancies related to Accounts Payable.
• Improved periodic engagement with the relevant business team members to timely address critical financial and operational matters.
• Timely attending, reporting and escalation of critical matters to the Head of Accounts payable and Finance Director to facilitate better decision-making and improved performance.
• Give critical inputs and coordinate with IT team for system automation to simplify the processes and ensure effective management of Accounts payables and reports.
• Improve quality, accuracy and presentation of various existing reports and design new reports from time to time depending on business needs and performance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor Accounts Payable staff on best practices and company procedures.
• Work closely with other departments to troubleshoot any operational issues.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and Support VAT internal audits, providing the required information, documents, reports, and Liaison with the tax Team.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and projects as required and assigned by the head of accounts payable.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• More than 3 years of minimum experience in similar roles.
• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant, Bachelor/Master of Commerce, or relevant qualification.
• Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Experience leading a team of accountants.
• Proven track record of streamlining accounting processes
• Written and spoken proficiency in Arabic language