Accounts Payable Team Leader
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The Accounts Payable Team Leader reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for supplier records, payment controls, timely supplier payments, and cash-outflow control.
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About NRTC Group
NRTC Group has operated in the UAE for over 50 years and is an importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.
The group has approximately 3,000 associates, modern ISO-compliant storage facilities, and a fleet of more than 300 vehicles.
Job Overview
The Accounts Payable Team Leader reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for supplier records, payment controls, timely supplier payments, and cash-outflow control.
Team Leadership and Development
- Supervise, guide, train, and develop the accounts payable team.
- Plan daily tasks, conduct morning meetings, monitor performance, and set corrective action plans and payment targets.
Accounts Payable Operations
- Oversee supplier reconciliations, three-way invoice matching, payments, and compliance with agreed credit terms.
- Maintain supplier balances, AP aging, received-not-invoiced records, and general-ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain supplier master data and enforce controls on supplier creation and amendments.
- Verify payment beneficiaries, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
Supplier Management
- Manage local, foreign, and regional supplier relationships, including claims, credit notes, offsets, and disputes.
- Process local, foreign, and utility payments within agreed timelines.
- Work with procurement and other departments to resolve invoice delays, price revisions, and claims.
Financial Controls and Reporting
- Drive month-end closing, reconciliations, accruals, and accurate reporting.
- Forecast supplier payments for cash-flow planning and monitor aging reports and overdue items.
- Reconcile VAT, cheques, and other accounts related to accounts payable.
Systems and Process Improvement
- Act as a super-user of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Infor M3.
- Develop finance policies and process improvements to safeguard company assets.
- Strengthen controls for payments through exchange houses and special supplier arrangements.
Experience and Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
- At least six years of accounts payable experience, including at least two years in a team-lead role, is required.
- In-depth knowledge of reconciliation and period-end closing processes is required.
- Working knowledge of SAP or Oracle and advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge are required.
- Infor M3 knowledge and accounting certification such as CMA or CPA are advantageous.
- Strong English communication skills are required; Arabic is advantageous.
- A UAE driver's license is preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, medical insurance, and career growth opportunities are offered.
Compensation and Employment
- The role is full-time and permanent.
- Pay is AED 12,000 to AED 13,000 per month.
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