Senior Accountant

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Department

Finance

Reporting To

Lead Accountant

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls and UAE VAT requirements. The role supports month-end close activities, strengthens financial controls, and drives continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

Manage the full AP cycle including invoice receipt, validation, coding, approvals, posting, and payment processing.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in line with company policies, VAT regulations, and agreed payment terms.

Perform three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) and coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations to resolve discrepancies.

Maintain vendor master data including setup, updates, and bank details with appropriate controls and documentation.

Payments & Reconciliations

Prepare and manage weekly and monthly payment runs, coordinating prioritization and cash planning with Finance/Treasury.

Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding balances, disputes, and debit/credit notes.

Monitor AP aging and follow up on overdue or unresolved items.

Month-End Close & Compliance

Support month-end closing activities including accruals, prepayments, GRIR/receiving accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval matrices, and documentation standards.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, evidence, and explanations as required.

Coordinate with tax/accounting teams on VAT treatment and invoice compliance.

Process Improvement & Reporting

Track AP KPIs such as processing time, overdue balances, and accuracy levels.

Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and control.

Provide guidance and informal coaching to junior accounting/AP staff where applicable.

Skills and Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience

47 years of accounting experience with strong exposure to accounts payable

UAE experience preferred with VAT compliance knowledge

Experience in high-volume or fast-paced environments is an advantage

Technical Skills

ERP systems experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred or equivalent)

Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Effective communicator with vendors and internal teams

Organized and able to manage multiple deadlines

About Floward :

Founded in 2017, Floward is an online flowers and gifting company; we pride ourselves in creating a seamless experience for our customers and making sending flowers and gifts as enjoyable as receiving them. We source our flowers daily from the best growers and farmers around the world to create one of a kind stunning arrangements and plants that fit every occasion. We also partner with local and international brands to offer a wide range of gifts including chocolate, perfumes, cakes and more, coupled with our arrangements to create the perfect gift. Operating in 36 cities in nine countries across the MENA region and UK, we guarantee same-day delivery across the board through our own refrigerated fleet to ensure our arrangements arrive fresh to the customer.

Website

https://www.floward.co