Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable Oversight (Group Level)

· Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle for all group entities globally.

· Oversee invoice verification, coding, approvals, and posting in ERP.

· Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor payments.

· Monitor aging reports and vendor reconciliations.

· Ensure compliance with group policies and local regulatory requirements.

· Coordinate intercompany payable settlements.

2. Payment & Banking Management

· Manage payment processing through various banking facilities (online banking portals, TT, LC settlements, etc.).

· Coordinate with UAE and international banks for payment execution and documentation.

· Ensure appropriate authorization controls are followed for all payments.

· Monitor cash flow requirements in coordination with the Finance Manager.

· Manage foreign currency payments and vendor remittances.

· Support utilization and monitoring of banking facilities (credit lines, trade finance, guarantees, etc.).

3. Team Management

· Supervise and guide AP accountants across group entities.

· Allocate responsibilities and monitor workload distribution.

· Review work for accuracy and compliance.

· Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AP processes.

· Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

4. Controls & Compliance

· Ensure proper segregation of duties within the AP function.

· Maintain strong internal controls around payments and approvals.

· Support internal and external audits.

· Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, withholding tax, customs duties where applicable).

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance (CA/ACCA preferred but not mandatory).

· 6-10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in trading or manufacturing industry.

· Experience managing multi-entity or group-level AP functions.

· Strong knowledge of payment processing and banking facilities.

· Experience in foreign currency transactions and international vendor payments.

· Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Business Central is a strong advantage.

· Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial processes.