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A leading, fast-growing organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced Director – Accounts Payable to lead its end-to-end AP function. This senior leadership role is responsible for AP governance, payment operations, working-capital discipline, vendor management, financial controls, and process transformation. The Director will lead a team and collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Operations, and senior business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 10-15+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Finance Shared Services experience, with at least five years in a senior AP leadership position. Experience leading large-scale, high-volume AP operations across multiple entities, a background in B2C, data centres, telecommunications, infrastructure, power, or energy, and strong expertise across P2P governance, working-capital management, IFRS, and internal controls are required. Demonstrable experience in AP automation, ERP optimisation, and process transformation, along with a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CPA), is also essential. Candidates currently based within the GCC are strongly preferred.
Requirements
Requires 10-15+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Finance Shared Services experience, with at least five years in a senior AP leadership position. Must have experience leading large-scale, high-volume AP operations across multiple entities and possess strong expertise in P2P governance, working-capital management, IFRS, and internal controls. Demonstrable experience leading AP automation, ERP optimization, and process transformation is also essential.
Description
Director – Accounts PayableA leading, fast-growing organisation in the UAE is seeking an experienced Director – Accounts Payable to lead its end-to-end AP function within a complex, high-volume and rapidly evolving business.This is a senior leadership role responsible for AP governance, payment operations, working-capital discipline, vendor management, financial controls and process transformation. The Director will lead a team and partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Operations and senior business stakeholders.We are looking for:10–15+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Finance Shared Services experienceAt least five years in a senior AP leadership positionExperience leading large-scale, high-volume AP operations across multiple entitiesA background within B2C, data centres, telecommunications, infrastructure, power or energyStrong expertise across P2P governance, working-capital management, IFRS and internal controlsDemonstrable experience leading AP automation, ERP optimisation and process transformationA recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA or CPAA commercially astute, confident and articulate leader who thrives in a fast-paced, direct environmentCandidates currently based within the GCC are strongly preferred