Accounts Payable Clerk

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a leading multinational group based in Dubai. The role is focused exclusively on payables and requires a specialist background, not a general accountant. The successful candidate will manage invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and support month-end closings, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective communication with vendors.

Our client is a well-established global business with operations across offshore and onshore services. They are recognised for their high standards, commitment to operational excellence, and strong presence in the energy, marine, and oil & gas sectors.

• Review and process supplier and subcontractor invoices for offshore and onshore operations, ensuring accurate coding to projects, cost centres and general ledger accounts.
• Seek approvals for invoices without POs or with discrepancies in line with company Delegation of Authority.
• Match and verify supporting documents (POs, goods receipts) in compliance with internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics and operations teams to resolve discrepancies or payment issues.
• Monitor vendor queries mailbox and provide timely, accurate responses.
• Prepare and process scheduled and urgent payment runs.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and audit schedules.
• Assist in improving AP processes, particularly automation and integration with company systems.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as requested by Management.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Payable - must come directly from a payables role, not a general accounting background.
• Industry experience in oil & gas, marine, offshore services, energy, or power is essential.
• Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally in a global environment.
• Proven track record in vendor management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage high transaction volumes.
• Knowledge of local and international tax requirements (VAT, WHT) relating to supplier invoices.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel.
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to enhance AP processes.

• Opportunity to specialise in Accounts Payable within a leading global group.
• Exposure to complex, high-volume operations across offshore and onshore services.
• Professional growth within the oil & gas, marine, and energy industries.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and dynamic finance environment with process improvement initiatives.

• Accounts payable, vendor and bank reconciliation, POs, vendor queries, payments and processes.