About the job
Purpose of Role:
Accounts Payable accountant performs the processing of all invoices received and schedules the release of payments. He/she is also the custodian of office petty cash.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and verify the data of the newly created suppliers from other departments.
Periodic review of the active vendor list and verify its data.
Scrutinize the invoices received for payment processing.
Verifying details of invoice with contracts and match with the approved purchase orders.
Identify the proper charge codes and GLs to book the invoices.
Review all accounts payables invoices for accuracy in coding, tax treatment and appropriate backup documentation.
Ensure timely and proper data entry of all the invoice requests.
Review, analyse, and respond to supplier inquiries and perform supplier statement of account reconciliations when needed.
Suspense Account ledgers reconciliations.
Assessment of accruals that needs to be booked and ensure reporting to GL team.
Review old invoice accruals and follow up with relevant teams to clear them.
Process client refund requests according to the company policy.
Prepare Journal Vouchers.
Prepare cheques/EFT letters.
Filing Bank Payment Vouchers (Archiving)
Provide supporting information to stakeholders, EY offices and other requestors based on the information available in our database.
Making Petty cash Vouchers
Work closely with senior in completing and submitting the periodic payment requisition.
Frequent interactions with the shared services centre located in India.
Issuing receipt upon request received from Client Support Executives.
Develop and manage vendor relationship.
Develop and manage relationships with client executives.
Support policies and best practices
Experience:
3-5 years experience in a professional business / financial role
Knowledge in VAT/Tax based economy and systems is essential
Must be fluent in Arabic and English
Competencies:
Business:
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Proactive, organized and able to prioritise
Ability to multi-task
Ability to express your opinions on issues and adherence to policies
Comfortable working with numbers, basic analytics and attention to details
Customer focused and responsive
Technical:
Knowledge of best practices and policies
IT literate (MS Office, Accounting packages)