Accountant - Group AP Services (12-Month Temporary Contract)

About the role

Emirates is hiring an Accountant for its Group AP Services team in Dubai on a 12-month temporary contract. The role ensures timely processing, accounting and payment of supplier invoices and supports financial decisions for a global business in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review processes, analyse high-risk areas, run quality checks and maintain prevention and detection controls so that processing, accounting, billing and settlement are complete, on time and accurate.
• Resolve disputes, queries and discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take part in projects, system enhancements testing and process changes to improve business processes.
• Provide data analytical support for MIS, KPI and revenue protection.
• Monitor staff workflow to ensure accurate and prompt invoice processing and timely month-end closing.
• Ensure the validity of expenditure and the accuracy of accruals.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and follow up on outstanding items.
• Analyse relevant accounts to identify anomalies within agreed timeframes so the books reflect the correct position.

Required profile

• 12 years of schooling or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Insurance Accounts (consideration for 10 years of schooling with 6+ years).
• Good analytical and investigative skills.
• Effective oral and written communication with stakeholders.
• Able to work independently within an established framework.
• Nice to have: an additional finance-related qualification and accounting knowledge within an airline environment.

Required skills

• Accounting knowledge
• High computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Attractive tax-free salary
• Travel benefits, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide