Accounts Payable Team Lead

About Us:

Britts Imperial College, United Arab Emirates is an Academic Centre & Education Partner of four top-tier globally recognized British & European universities to offer Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral degree programs awarded by these universities to aspiring learners from across the globe.

At Britts Imperial Education Group United Arab Emirates, we value creativity, collaboration and innovation and look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares these values. We strive to promote diversity and inclusivity and invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Overview:

To provide and maintain an effective accounts payable service while proactively leading and managing the Accounts Payable team, ensuring that there are adequate processes and procedures in place, to enable effective and efficient supplier ledger integrity. This includes appropriate coding of expenses, efficient processing of payments and minimising risk of errors and fraud. Further, this role is required to promote a constructive focused team culture, continuously improve work practices and adopt a business partnering approach to internal customers by working collaboratively and developing solutions in the achievement of Organisation objectives.

Responsibilities & Duties

·      Experience in all facets of Accounts Payable including Corporate Purchasing Cards expense management and accounting.

·      Experience in reconciliation of high-volume transaction accounts.

·      Demonstrated experience and/or skills in leadership, development and management of people and resource planning.

·      Ensure closure of books monthly, quarterly, and yearly with all entries and provisions.

·      Ensure invoices are reviewed and approved in system before processing payments.

·      Responsible for review trackers and delivering the report for management review.

·      Ensure all payments are released on time and in case of any scheduled payments appropriate provision is made.

·      Responsible for closing all intercompany billings monthly.

·      Ensure vendor ledgers are reconciled and monthly SOA released on time.

·      All bank accounts are reconciled daily and review and ensure completion of BRS on time.

·      Review the intake wise commission and review the statements of commission to be forwarded to vendors.

·      Review and Consolidate active customers/Students lists.

·      Review and release all payable reports – Daily/Weekly/Monthly and support the team in closing the reports on time.

·      Review and ensure all prepaid wallets are having enough balance to manage company expenses.

·      Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

·      Staff responsibility for direct reports.

·      Support audits and other financial reviews as needed.

·      Support in doing any other task assigned by Management.

Qualification and Skill set requirements

·      Masters or Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a similar discipline.

·      Proven experience in accounting or financial management, with a minimum of 6 years of experience.

·      Experience in AP related accounting and concepts.

·      Thorough understanding of financial regulations, and tax laws.

·      Excellent in MS excel and keyboard shortcuts.

·      Proficiency in accounting software e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle) is an added advantage.

·      Proven leadership qualities, including the capacity to inspire and lead a team.

·      Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights.

·      Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with the capacity to oversee several projects and adhere to deadlines.

·      strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels.

·      Capacity to solve problems both independently and collectively, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

·      Strong organizational abilities, including the capacity to set priorities and use time wisely.