Accountant - Payments

Who we are
We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than ‎600
stores, ‎300 brands and over ‎65 years of experience in the region, we have
become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering
service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are
moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the
Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the
fingertips of customers everywhere.
To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class
team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we
aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our
operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of
exploring new horizons together.
What you'll be doing
The job holder of this position is responsible for the recording of supplier
invoices and reconciliation of supplier statements in line with related
policies and procedures. The job holder is also responsible for financial and
KPI reporting.

What you 'll need to succeed
Organizational :
Follow all relevant accounting policies, processes and standard operating
procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Operational :
Implement activities under close supervision.
Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is
closed efficiently and in timely a manner.
Accounts Payable.
Check the completeness of all documentation provided by document
controller/accounting desk control.
Prepare reconciliation for assigned suppliers, freight forwarders, customs,
with the required supporting documentation and submit to Senior/Chief
Accountant.
Adhere to the reconciliation schedule for all assigned suppliers or companies
as the case may be.
Escalate all reconciling items as per the escalation matrix.
Responsible for providing all supporting documentation required for processing
any payment for assigned supplier.
Assume responsibility for insurance claims for lost and damaged goods for
assigned suppliers.
Responsible for allocation of all prepayments made to assigned suppliers.
Responsible for working on AP aging particularly items/suppliers which are
overdue.
Participate in month-end and book closure procedures & provide assigned
reports to senior/chief accountant.
Participate and support the implementation and maintenance of the Oracle ERP.
Provide assistance in ensuring the work and deadlines of fellow team members
is completed during periods of leave as directed by the Senior & Chief
Accountant - Non-Allied Goods P2P.
Prepare/update travel expense forms.
Verify tourney, actual trip, advance provided and all supporting documents
with appropriate approvals.
Prepare the trip reimbursement summary and input all travel expenses in EBS -
Oracle
Assist in corporate credit cards management in coordination with Financial
Analysts
Update employees accounts for all expenses every month and forward employees
statement to payroll team.
Circulate email of employees who are leaving to all accountants and update the
statement for any deductions and forwards it to payroll team.
Provide monthly summary of unliquidated employee trip advances to reporting
accountant for accruals.
Provide employee GL details, after monthly closing, to the reporting
accountant to be included in their monthly schedule.
Coordinate with MDM team for the creation of new employee segments in EBS
Request IT to create new employee as supplier in EBS and check if this should
be transferred to AP Accountant.
Receive and process HR requests for advances, and forward for approval.
Reconcile advances and expenses booked on monthly basis.

What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your
journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities
and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal
mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are
extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive
benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution,
remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
To view all our perks and benefits, click here.