Company Description Gulf Cryo is a leading provider of industrial gas solutions, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with operations across 10 countries in the Middle East and Gulf region. With over a decade of industry experience, Gulf Cryo is committed to powering growth through innovative gas solutions tailored to diverse industries such as healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing, oil & gas, and more. Its products, from medical oxygen to hydrogen for clean fuels, are integral to numerous applications and industries. Gulf Cryo is recognized for its focus on excellence and delivering value to its customers through expertise and cutting-edge solutions.
Job Summery The AP Accountant Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable operations within the Shared Services environment, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and financial controls. The role includes leading a team of AP accountants, improving processes, supporting audits, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors.
Job Responsibilities
Team leadership Supervise and support the AP team in daily operations. Allocate workloads and monitor team performance against KPIs and SLAs. Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members. Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls. Accounts Payable operations Review and approve invoices, payment runs, and journal entries. Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. Monitor vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Handle escalated issues related to vendors, invoices, or payment delays. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, VAT requirements, and accounting standards. Shared Services Activities Maintain service quality and operational efficiency within the SSC environment. Collaborate with procurement, treasury, and other departments to streamline processes. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Support transition and migration activities for new entities or regions into SSC operations. Finance Controlling and reporting Support month-end and year-end closing activities. Prepare AP reports, aging analysis, and KPI dashboards. Assist internal and external auditors by providing required documentation. Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control requirements where applicable. System and process improvement Utilize ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce processing cycle times. Participate in system enhancements, testing, and implementation projects.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5–8 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a Shared Services environment. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of AP processes, accounting principles, and VAT/tax regulations. Experience with MS Dynamics. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Skills and Competencies Leadership and people management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Continuous improvement mindset.