Lead Accounts Officer

Role Summary

The role is to be a key link in assisting the Head of the accounts payable function in overall planning, review and analysis of the accounts payable function, and managing relationships with internal customers and vendors. In addition, support the Accounts payable function to ensure that all payment requests are handled in a timely manner. The following Key Performance Areas include, but are not limited to, the duties and responsibilities listed below.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Accounts Payable inquiries and review and approve payments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform detailed monitoring of the Accounts Payable dashboard, vendor balances, aged payables and outstanding advances, and provide data required for further analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all Accounts Payable transactions, reconcile vendor statements and employee expenses, and resolve discrepancies related to Accounts Payable.
• Engage periodically with relevant business team members to address critical financial and operational matters in a timely manner.
• Attend to, report, and, if necessary, elevate critical matters to the Head of Accounts Payable and Finance Director to facilitate better decision‑making and improved performance.
• Provide critical inputs and coordinate with the IT team for system automation to simplify processes and ensure effective management of Accounts Payables and reports.
• Improve the quality, accuracy and presentation of existing reports, and design new reports as needed based on business needs and performance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor Accounts Payable staff on best practices and company procedures.
• Work closely with other departments to troubleshoot any operational issues.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and support VAT internal audits by providing the required information, documents, reports, and coordinating with the tax team.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks and projects as required and assigned by the Head of Accounts Payable.

• More than 3 years of minimum experience in similar roles.
• Semi‑Qualified Chartered Accountant, Bachelor/Master of Commerce, or a relevant qualification.
• Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability.
• Experience leading a team of accountants.
• Proven track record of streamlining accounting processes.
• Written and spoken proficiency in Arabic language.