Role Purpose
The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable function across regional entities in the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This position demands specialized expertise in executing online banking payment processing, batch generation, vendor management, and internal approval workflows.
The primary focus of this role is high-volume batch creation, file upload template management, and processing transfers through corporate banking portals, specifically Emirates NBD (ENBD Business Online) for UAE operations and HSBC net for KSA operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Online Banking & Payment Batch Execution
- UAE Banking Operations (Emirates NBD):
- Prepare, reconcile, and upload weekly and single payment batches via ENBD Business Online.
- Process vendor disbursements, corporate credit card recharges, freelance trainer fees, student refunds, and intercompany settlements.
- Ensure correct entity allocation across Dubai and Abu Dhabi operational branches.

KSA Banking Operations (HSBC):




- Generate and upload bulk payment files using standard HSBC batch text/Excel templates.
- Execute government bill payments and utility settlements via KSA SADAD services (verifying bill numbers, pay nicknames, and service codes).
- Ensure compliance with KSA value-date rules, international transfer windows, and local weekend settlement constraints.
- Batch Verification & Error Troubleshooting:
- Audit raw batch files prior to submission to prevent rejections due to special characters, account spacing, invalid IBANs, or incorrect Swift codes.
- Monitor bank portal processing statuses (accepted, rejected, partially accepted) and resolve processing errors within 10–15 minutes of upload.

2. Invoice Processing & Approval Workflows
- Review incoming vendor invoices, trainer delivery claims, and expense reports against contracts, delivery schedules, and purchase orders.
- Liaise with department heads (Leadership, Marketing, Operations,

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