Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, The First Group is a dynamic, integrated global property developer with a fast-growing portfolio of upscale hotels, residential properties, F&B brands and real estate asset management services. Since our launch in 2005, we have carved a highly successful niche offering unrivalled property investment opportunities in high-growth markets to clients from more than 70 countries worldwide.
We were among the first developers to identify the tremendous potential in providing private investors the opportunity to purchase hotel guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments in our collection of upscale properties located in highly popular locations across Dubai. We back up our success with a list of International Property awards along with strategic partnerships with companies such as Wyndham Hotel group, Millennium Hotels, Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.
To successful candidates, we offer a diverse progressive corporate working environment with clear growth potential along with award winning sales & marketing tools, a state of the art showroom featuring Dubai\xe2\x80\x99s only virtual helicopter tour and endorsements from a number of international sporting celebrities.
Support the Treasury/Finance department responsibilities in relation to processes, procedures, applicable rules and regulations. The AP analyst will be responsible for processing the day-to-day operations of the AP department in a fast-paced and dynamic real estate development, asset management and hospitality group. Responsible for processing and ensuring the accurate and timely payment of invoices and expenses. This includes coding, processing, and reconciling vendor payments, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial and banking policies.
Process all payment requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Review requests and resolve any discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and information.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial and banking policies.
Assist with the preparation of all reports.
Respond to all types of inquiries and resolve payment issues.
Processing vendor registrations
Updating trackers and status reports
Work well with other team members and work as one team
Continuously review and recommend improvements to the accounts payable process.
Managing increasingly high volumes of email requests and responses
Desired Skill & Expertise
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable team
Strong understanding of accounting and banking principles and regulations
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume transactions
Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel skills
Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Can-do attitude
Works well with others with a positive attitude
Flexible
Experience in presenting reports to management
Experience in dealing independently with internal/ external auditors
Ability to clearly and concisely articulate messages in a professional manner
Accountability for function
Understanding of group legal organisation structures with many entities