Finance Clerk

Job Title: Finance Clerk

Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Position Overview:

We are looking for a meticulous and committed Finance Clerk to join our finance team, with a primary focus on accounts payable. The ideal candidate will have 25 years of relevant experience in financial operations, preferably within the manufacturing or a similar industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable Operations: Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, processing, and reconciliation.
2. Vendor Coordination: Maintain up-to-date vendor records, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
3. Invoice Management: Ensure invoices are properly authorized, accurately coded to the correct GL accounts and cost centers, and processed in line with company policies.
4. Payment Execution: Prepare and execute payment runs (cheques, bank transfers, ACH) in accordance with established schedules.
5. Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring alignment with company reimbursement policies.
6. Month-End Support: Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and reconciliation of accounts payable balances.
7. Audit Readiness: Support internal and external audit activities by maintaining organized and audit-compliant documentation.
8. Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of AP processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
2. Experience: 25 years in accounts payable or similar finance roles; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
3. Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is highly desirable.
4. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to process financial data with precision.