Accounts Payable Consultant

Role Summary We need an experienced AP professional to handle end-to-end payables for large strategic, telecom-carrier and related-party vendors. The work covers invoice-to-PO/GRN matching, advance offsets and netting, vendor reconciliations, withholding tax checks and payment follow-up. The role deals directly with vendors, internal budget owners and Tax. Key Responsibilities 1. Invoice Processing and PO/GRN Matching Validate vendor invoices against POs and GRNs in the ERP, and send invoice batches for validation. Follow up with PO owners and requesters when a GRN is missing, wrong or not showing in the system. Escalate urgent cases that vendors are chasing. Work with the ERP/support team on system issues, for example GRNs approved but not visible to Accounts. Monitor the vendor portal. Ask vendors to upload missing invoices against the right PO and currency, and send invoice split breakdowns when needed. 2. Advance Offsets, Netting and Payments Prepare advance-payment offsets (e.g., for major equipment and media vendors) and submit them for approval. Prepare monthly carrier netting (e.g., international telecom operators) and get the signed netting memos. Prepare payable lists of invoices due for payment and confirm payment status and remittances with Treasury. Track outstanding balances for key vendors, report balances ready for offset to senior management, and support payment plans. 3. Vendor Reconciliations and Month-End Close Reconcile vendor Statements of Account (SOA) with the AP trial balance (AP control account and WHT/retention account) every month, and explain the differences. Prepare the monthly Related Parties Balance schedule for review and approval. Resolve vendor queries on outstanding invoices, overdue balances and bank-detail mismatches. 4. Tax and Compliance Do Withholding Tax (WHT) assessments on foreign vendor POs. Collect the service details from business users and get advice from the Tax team. Keep documentation complete and audit-ready, and follow internal controls (ICOFR). 5. Stakeholder Coordination Work daily with internal budget owners, Procurement, Treasury, Tax and IT/ERP support. Communicate professionally in writing with local and international vendors.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA/CMA/ACCA preferred. 5+ years of AP experience, ideally in telecom or a large multinational. Hands-on ERP experience (P2P cycle: PO, GRN, invoice, payment). [Add your specific ERP] Strong in vendor reconciliations, advance offsets, intercompany/related-party balances and carrier netting. Working knowledge of Qatar Withholding Tax. Advanced Excel (lookups, pivots, reconciliations). Strong follow-up and communication skills in English. Arabic is a plus. Able to handle high volumes and urgent escalations under deadlines. Employment Type Full-time