Accounts Payable Lead

Oversee invoice verification, coding, approval, booking, vendor master maintenance, and payment processing.Manage weekly and monthly vendor payment runs, including Adima/vendor payments, and coordinate funding requirements and cash flow forecasts.Monitor AP aging, supplier advances, outstanding balances, and vendor queries; ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.Complete and review reconciliations for vendors, AP ledger, related parties, advances to suppliers & Month end tasks reconciliations.Reconcile and book Authority Portal charges for visas, gate passes.Prepare and post accruals, provisions, prepayments, and amortization entries, including audit fees, management expense share, DEWA, telecom, medical insurance, flight tickets, and consumables.Support month-end and year-end closing, internal and external audits, and AP-related management reporting.Supervise the AP team, review deliverables, strengthen controls, maintain audit-ready records, and drive process improvements.Manage the full accounting cycle from transaction booking and ledger review through trial balance validation and month-end closing.Review journal entries, account classifications, cost centre allocations, supporting documents, and period cut-off to ensure accurate books of account.Assist the Chief Accountant and Finance Manager with financial schedules, balance sheet reviews, management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and ad hoc financial information.Coordinate with operations, procurement, treasury, and other departments to resolve accounting matters and ensure timely submission of financial information. Accounts payable and general ledger knowledgeCash flow forecasting and payment managementAdvanced Excel and ERP proficiencyReconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skillsLeadership, communication, and stakeholder managementAttention to detail, ownership, and deadline managementMonth-end closing, financial reporting, and variance analysis