Career Opportunity: Accountant (Accounts Payable) – ADNOC Distribution

ADNOC Distribution, one of the UAE’s most established and rapidly expanding fuel and convenience retail companies, is offering a promising career opportunity for experienced finance professionals. The role of Accountant (Accounts Payable), listed under Requisition ID 28127, is designed for individuals with strong analytical skills, solid SAP knowledge, and the ability to handle high-volume financial operations with accuracy and efficiency. As ADNOC Distribution continues to grow, particularly in its C-store business, this position provides an excellent platform for professional development and long-term career progression in a prestigious national organization.

Job Purpose

The Accounts Payable Accountant plays a critical role in managing and controlling the full cycle of accounts payable activities for ADNOC Distribution’s expanding C-store operations. The primary responsibilities include processing invoices, clearing payments, maintaining vendor accounts, and ensuring that all financial transactions comply with the company’s internal control standards. With extensive reliance on SAP, this position requires strong technical expertise and practical SAP experience to ensure seamless and precise financial processing.

Beyond the core AP responsibilities, the role extends to supporting broader finance functions. These include assisting with payroll clearing, treasury-related tasks, customer refunds, and handling ad-hoc payments reflected in bank statements. Given the diversity and volume of work, the ability to think analytically, maintain accuracy, and manage deadlines under pressure is essential.

Key Responsibilities

The Accountant (Accounts Payable) will be responsible for delivering the following:

• Efficient Invoice Processing: Managing high-volume invoice entries and ensuring accurate payment clearing through SAP.

• Vendor Relationship Management: Responding to vendor queries promptly and tracking the status of payments to ensure timely completion.

• SAP Master Data Management: Creating and updating master data in SAP in accordance with policy and governance requirements.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain smooth financial operations.

• Process Enhancement: Identifying opportunities for process optimization within the accounts payable cycle, contributing to increased accuracy and operational efficiency.

These responsibilities require exceptional attention to detail, a proactive working style, and strong coordination skills.

Key Challenges & Success Factors

Managing large volumes of financial data within strict timelines is the primary challenge of the role. To succeed, candidates must demonstrate:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Consistency in delivering accurate and compliant financial results

Finance professionals who meet these expectations will find ample opportunities for growth within ADNOC Distribution’s finance division.

Minimum Job Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, or CMA are highly preferred

• Minimum 6 years of experience in accounts payable or similar financial roles

• Hands-on experience with SAP, including invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and master data management

• Strong vendor management abilities and experience handling high-volume accounts payable functions

Candidates with proven SAP proficiency and strong AP backgrounds will be prioritized.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the listed qualifications are encouraged to apply through the official ADNOC recruitment portal:

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