📋 Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Management: Receive, verify, and process high-volume vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to proper cost centers.

Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of vendor statements and investigate any discrepancies in pricing, quantity, or receipt of goods.

Payment Processing: Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs (wire transfers, checks, and local bank transfers) in accordance with company policies and credit terms.

Vendor Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, building and maintaining strong external partnerships.

F&B Cost Control Collaboration: Work closely with the inventory and cost control teams to audit food, beverage, and operating supply variances.

Month-End Closing: Assist the finance team with month-end closing activities, including expense accruals and AP aging analysis.

🎯 Qualifications & Skills Required:

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in an Accounts Payable role, strictly within the F&B, catering, or hospitality sectors in the UAE.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

System Expertise: Strong proficiency in modern enterprise accounting systems (experience with systems like SAP Business One, Oracle, or industry-specific inventory platforms is highly advantageous) and advanced Excel skills.

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of F&B supply chains, local vendor management, and UAE VAT regulations related to purchasing.

Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, high accuracy, strong negotiation communication skills, and the ability to thrive under tight financial deadlines.