AP Accountant

Job description / Role

Job Summary:

•Process vendors’ invoices for payment, confirm entries, payment amounts and account numbers, calculate extensions and discounts and post account numbers for issuance of payment.
•Liaise with internal departments to obtain supporting documents for processing payments to vendors and service providers.
•Check invoices, orders and offers signed by authorized personnel to ensure compliance with the company payment, purchasing and budget spending policy.
•Verify calculations and input computer codes by matching accounts payable open items report to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
•Resolve outstanding invoice issues and reconcile vendor statements, and follow up on payment status.
•Check ledgers, statements and accounts to identify errors and take any necessary corrective action, referring more complex items to the supervisor.
•Participate in disbursement scheduling in coordination with treasurer.
•Obtain and verify appropriate approvals, and genErate recurring invoices.
•Assist in establishing and maintaining accounting standards and procedures.
•Monitor pending approvals, and aging invoices.
•Post, compute, compare and balance financial, accounting, and statistical information.
•Maintain a database of compliant invoices and follow up non-compliant invoices.
•This covers the key responsibilities to be performed, but is not all inclusive. It does not preclude other responsibilities from being assigned and undertaken.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

•Normally a Bachelor degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting
•Accounting Certification (CPA, CFA, ACCA) is preferred

Experience:
Five years of relevant work experience in Accounts Payable.

KPAs:
•Compliance with International Accounting Standards
•Timeliness and accuracy of accounting reports generated
•Number of invoices processed in a day
•Instances of non-compliant reports in audits
•Speed and accuracy of response to queries and issues internally and externally
•Internal customer service satisfaction

Skills:
•Knowledge of International Accounting Standards, Regulations and Principles
•Attention to Detail
•Time Management Skills
•Computer literacy: MS windows applications (Word processing, Excel, Apreadsheets…)
•Fluent in English, Arabic is preferred

About the Company

The multi-dimensional progression of the State of Qatar at both regional and global spheres has fostered phenomenal development of national infrastructure and diversification of business segments resulting into opportunities of human capital development, community service, and professional excellence; thus creating indigenous brands reflecting national heritage and cultural values as Qatari National Organizations. Responding to this mandate, Hemaya Security Services was established in 2005 to cater for the country's safety and security needs, integrating national human resources with global expertise. Over the years, we have progressed in the array of our services and standards resulting in organic growth and creating further opportunities of employment for wider communities, yet preserving the core concept of protecting National Assets by National Saviors, resulting in the pride of being Partners in National Protection.

As a company that is rooted to Qatari customs and ethos, we maintain our exclusivity to employ Qatari nationals at Leadership, Operational Management and as Front Line cadres; duly supported by excellent human and material resources. This unique business model at one end enhances our understanding of our clients' needs and at the other, compliments our approach to innovate bespoke solutions for each client in line with the environment, size and pace of their business.

Hemaya Security Services is making gradual progress into the Private sector in pursuit of its growth strategy while maintaining confidence of the Public sector organizations in the country. At the core of our firm, there are multiple service teams, and each of them specializes in a dedicated area of expertise. Manned Guarding is the current flagship and Technical Solutions will shape the future through our Consultancy Services whilst Cash Solutions manage the lifeline of any business using state-of-the-art resources and meticulous planning.

Vision To be the leading company in providing security services at the regional level, and participate in setting the security industry standards in Qatar.

Mission Providing comprehensive security services, while maintaining high level of competence and professionalism, in order to achieve security and stability in the state of Qatar.

Values - Exceed client's expectations - Work with team spirit - Professionalism and excellence in performance - Honesty and confidentiality - Transparency and credibility