Accountant (Accounts Payables) | American University of Sharjah
Company Name: American University of Sharjah
Qualification: Masters and Bachelors Degree
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range: 7,000 AED – 8,000 AED
Company Size: 50 – 100 Employees
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus
Employment: Full Time
About Company
For more than 25 years, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has promoted ideas, research and creative work that have inspired development and change, driven by our core belief that tomorrow matters. AUS was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The embodiment of His Highness’ vision, AUS is a place where students are nurtured and encouraged to excel academically, thrive socially, celebrate their cultural diversity, and have a positive influence in their communities.
Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. We offer 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level, 15 master’s degrees programs and four PhD programs through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment.
Job Description/Role
The Accountant AP will perform the day-to-day activities in the Account Payable (AP) function of the Finance Department.
Job Responsibilities
- Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, reimbursement requests, statements, etc.
- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying and recording accounts payable data.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
- Ensure accurate booking of invoices on correct funds, accounts and cost centers.
- Ensure compliance issues around accounts payable processes.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances and preparing checks.
- Prepare analysis of accounts and produce monthly reports.
- Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
- Report improvement opportunities and/or risks to AP Supervisor
Qualifications And Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong communication skills (Arabic is an advantage)
- Microsoft office skills
- Time management
- Problem solving skills
- Punctuality
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- UAE nationals are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications And Skills
- Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)
- 3 years of relevant experience
How To Apply
- Interested applicants should fill out the form.
- AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.