The Accountant AP will perform the day-to-day activities in the Account Payable (AP) function of the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, reimbursement requests, statements, etc.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying and recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Ensure accurate booking of invoices on correct funds, accounts and cost centers.
• Ensure compliance issues around accounts payable processes.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances and preparing checks.
• Prepare analysis of accounts and produce monthly reports.
• Protect organization\'s value by keeping information confidential.
• Report improvement opportunities and/or risks to AP Supervisor

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance / Accounting
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills (Arabic is an advantage)
• Microsoft office skills
• Time management
• Problem solving skills
• Punctuality
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• UAE nationals are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)
• 3 years of relevant experience

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the

. * AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one\'s qualifications.

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