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 GL\'s 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)

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