Finance Assistant

The role will be working within the Shared Service function, supporting the Accounts Payable team. Accounts Payable Confirm purchase orders have been goods receipted Matching invoices and purchase orders Ensuring all invoices received are recorded on the invoice register and digital copies are saved on the server for record keeping purposes. Follow up with Purchase Order creators and resolution of workflow issues. Ad Hoc tasks related to the efficient processing of supplier invoices Bi-weekly processing of employee expense claims. Assisting employees in the resolution of any expense claim related issues. Supplier reconciliation, payments and allocation Upload bank payments and obtain necessary approvals Petty cash posting and reconciliation Other ad-hoc tasks as required Compliance Support internal and external audits by providing required AP documentation Ensure AP processes adhere to internal controls and company Identify process gaps and recommend improvements in payment and reconciliation procedures • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or commerce. • 0-1 years of experience in accounts payable • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) • Must be a UAE national with family book Core Behavioral Skills: • Strong numeracy and analytical skills with the ability to investigate and interrogate data • Shows initiative and can work independently on assigned tasks • Be a team player. The team support each and work together where requirements can be simultaneous and conflicting. The ability to work with the team, agree the priorities and manage time pressures are key. • Have good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well with all levels within the organization • Must be comfortable with working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment • Month end closing must adhere to group reporting deadlines and therefore it's time challenging and pressurized period