Accounts Payable Manager

Core
42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core
42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The Accounts Payable Manager is a senior finance operations role that owns the end-to-end payables cycle for Core
42, from supplier invoice capture through to payment execution and period-end close. The role partners closely with Procurement, Treasury, Tax and the wider Finance Operations team to ensure every obligation is settled accurately, on time and in line with policy. It leads a team of payables professionals, sets the control environment and drives automation across invoice processing and supplier onboarding. The role also acts as the primary escalation point for supplier queries and payment exceptions, protecting Core
42's supplier relationships and cash position.

• Own the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are captured, validated and posted accurately and on time.
• Manage the payment run calendar, releasing supplier payments in line with agreed terms and approved authority limits.
• Resolve invoice exceptions, disputes and supplier queries, escalating commercial issues to Procurement where required.

• Establish and maintain payables controls covering three-way matching, duplicate payments, supplier master data and segregation of duties.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax requirements on supplier invoicing, partnering with the Tax team on treatment of complex items.
• Support internal and external audit, providing reconciliations, samples and remediation of audit findings.

• Own the payables close, delivering accruals, sub-ledger reconciliations and ageing analysis within the agreed timetable.
• Report on payables performance, including ageing, cycle time, on-time payment and discount capture.
• Partner with Treasury to forecast short-term outflows and improve the accuracy of cash forecasting.

• Drive automation of invoice capture, approval workflow and supplier onboarding within the ERP and procure-to-pay landscape.
• Standardise payables policies and procedures across entities, embedding consistent ways of working.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort, cycle time and rework.

• Lead, coach and develop the accounts payable team, setting clear objectives and service levels.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, business stakeholders and shared services on payables matters.
• Champion a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement across the function.

• 8+ years of experience in accounts payable or finance operations, including team leadership in a large or multi-entity organisation.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA) or an equivalent degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven ownership of the full procure-to-pay cycle, including payment runs, supplier master data and payables close.
• Strong working knowledge of a major ERP (SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics) and procure-to-pay automation tools.
• Practical understanding of UAE VAT and withholding requirements as they apply to supplier invoicing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and operate financial controls, and to evidence them to auditors.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to manage suppliers and senior stakeholders.

• Experience in technology, cloud or large-scale infrastructure businesses.
• Exposure to shared services or a global business services operating model.
• Experience leading an ERP implementation or payables automation programme.
• Working knowledge of Arabic alongside English.

• Operational discipline & control
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Process improvement & automation mindset
• Team leadership & development

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core
42, we foster a culture grounded in trust,…