7 Senior Accounts Payable Specialist jobs in Dubai

Job Description :

To support activities as specified below:

• Vendor relationships (existing, new)
• BAU administration, which covers management of Premises/ Facilities, Security, Utilities, Order placements, inventory control, waste management, etc.
• Expense and Accrual management
• Customer Fulfilment
• Mailroom management
• Archives management
• Price/ cost optimization; vendor negotiations
• Special projects to the extent they cover the above areas.
• All activities need to be supported in the context of the bank’s policies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

List daily/weekly duties that account for at least 5% of the time as well as typical projects or assignments.

KPIs for this role would include the following:

• Minimising Unplanned Disruptions
• Ensuring periodic preventive maintenances are performed & effective
• Effectiveness of Price negotiations/ cost saves delivered.
• Adherence to policy (for example, Vendor Policy, Outsourcing Policy)/ minimal policy breaches
• Minimal SLA breaches for outsourced activities managed by vendors

Important Skill sets required for this position are:

Technical:

• Mandatory: Experience in facilities management, including a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, security infrastructure
• Mandatory: Experience in dealing with the entire vendor life-cycle (preparation and issuance of RFPs, bid management, price negotiations, agreement finalization, bid award, project tracking, periodic vendor evaluation and assessment).
• Mandatory: Experience in dealing with local authorities such as the Police, Civil Defence, DED.
• Mandatory: Regulatory awareness, especially in the context of safety & security.
• Beneficial: Experience of having worked in a banking/ financial institution, with awareness of banking products, channels, overview of banking regulations.
• Beneficial: Experience in managing document archives.

Softskills:

• Service orientation; an ability to meet established service standards; capable of reviewing and revising service standards in coordination with Hubbed Operations.
• Process orientation; an ability to review operational processes so as to enhance the risk management and customer orientation.
• Team management; an ability to manage the team (comprising 1 person) and to liase with other departments to develop back-ups to manage leaves, etc.

Qualifications / Experience Required :

Should have at least 10 years experience, including 4 years in a Unit Head’s capacity.

Ability to interact with diverse set of stakeholders

Ability to work to stringent deadlines, independently and with a ‘Do-it-Right-the-first time’ approach to quality.

Exhibit willingness to assume additional responsibilities as may be required.

Fluent in Arabic, English

Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences, part of the world-leading Accor group; opened the first Hyde hotel outside of the United States, Hyde Hotel Dubai, in close proximity to the iconic Burj Khalifa directly fronting the Business Bay canal and promenade.

Hyde Hotel Dubai, a five-star hotel, opened their doors in Q4 2021. The 276-rooms, all with balconies, is a mix of gracious standard rooms and luxurious suites with views of the Dubai Canal, the Dubai skyline and the iconic Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world.

Hyde Hotel Dubai features three incredible culinary experiences including the Mediterranean concept, Cleo Mediterráneo, contemporary Japanese from Katsuya, hand-crafted burgers from Hudson Tavern. Also on the property is The Perq, a coffee concept, a lobby lounge, and Hyde pool & lounge as well as a spa, male/female salon, fitness center, a swimming pool and retail area. The hotel’s public areas, guestrooms and Cleo was designed by Ciarmoli Queda Studio. Katsuya, Hudson Tavern and Hyde pool and lounge designed by Tristan Plessis Studio.

• Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when applicable, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel.
• Ensure invoices have relevant documents such as PO, Contract, FF&E/Capex Approval etc.
• Verify the invoices to check the unit of issue. Unit price, quantity, extension against the hotel purchase order and receiving advice.
• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger account and submit to Chief Accountant for verification.
• Obtain approval for invoices from the appropriate department prior to processing the invoice on the accounts payable system.
• Ensure invoices without relevant supporting documents are approved by respective Department Heads or Division Heads
• Ensure invoices are correctly posted into system either manually or through the FMC upload file.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and back up attached for efficient access.
• Maintain approved up-to-date vendor/supplier database on the accounts payable system.
• Print & submit cheques with all supporting documents to the Director of Finance & General Manager for their signatures.
• Prepare manual cheques as they are required if directed by the Director of Finance or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the purchasing, receiving and cost control staff.
• Reconcile main vendor statements monthly in order to ensure that the account is kept current.
• Check vendor statements as they are received and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and back up attached to Payment for efficient access. All filing is to be kept current.
• Ensure all expenses for the month are posted.
• Maintain Separate and proper filing for all the Deposits / Advances & Ex-com Expense reports after payment.
• Prepare list and back-up for accruals (invoices received after closing and goods and services received but not yet invoiced).
• Run the required reports at month end and ensure that the aging is balancing with the GL.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Pleasant personality
• Neat appearance
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Display initiative
• Team player
• Customer/people oriented

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma holder would be preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL & WORD.
• Knowledge of any accounting system will be an advantage.

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT).

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Verify invoices against purchase orders
• Post business transactions, process invoices, and verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records.
• Cross-check all invoices for Tax compliance across UAE, KSA, Egypt, India & South Africa regions.
• Process expense reimbursements in all entities with correct item descriptions, amounts, and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain detailed records of outstanding payables
• Handle Shared Service (AP) Mailbox queries regarding payment updates and invoice clarifications
• Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
• Process invoices with multi-currency from different entities across the board.
• Process payment run across all the entities through Bank transfer (& by Cheque when necessary).
• Maintain accurate historical records
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
• Constantly check on company utility bills and issue purchase orders when necessary
• Complete with month-end closing based on the deadline given by the management.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis

Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies:

• VAT compliance in UAE is a must, and KSA/Egypt/India is an added advantage
• Must have experience in processing payments through Bank transfer and in different currencies.
• Multi-entity management skills
• Organizing and Prioritizing
• Problem-analysis and Problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good business partnering ability

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Officer, Accounts Payable, One & Only One Za'abeel
( 16949 )

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About The Role

• Prepare payment run for approval on a weekly basis and attach all supporting documentation to each payment and present to Director of Finance and General Manager for signature
• Reconcile supplier statements with hotel records monthly, in conjunction with the month end payment run. Follow up all discrepancies
• Match invoices and delivery dockets with corresponding purchase order
• Ensure that all invoices are authorized by Department Heads prior to being processed through the system
• Ensure the correct General Ledger codes are used and recorded on the invoices
• Review, investigate and develop more efficient methods, procedures, and processes to fulfill and meet the hotel’s accounts payable obligations and needs
• Liaise with external suppliers and internal claimants to achieve compliance with systems, procedures, and processes
• Ensure compliance with legislated health and safety requirements within the workplace
• Comply with all Global and Hotel Standards and Procedures
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Hotel Director of Finance

About You

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the same discipline within the luxury hotel industry
• Proven experience in team leadership, with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Knowledge of hotel ERP systems
• Understating about COA & General Ledger
• Strong task management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identify and resolve business challenges
• Familiarity with compliance standards relevant to the hospitality industry

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.