Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. The role supports month-end close activities, strengthens financial controls, and drives continuous improvement in accounting processes. Manage the full AP cycle including invoice receipt, validation, coding, approvals, posting, and payment processing. Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in line with company policies, VAT regulations, and agreed payment terms. Perform three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) and coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations to resolve discrepancies. Maintain vendor master data including setup, updates, and bank details with appropriate controls and documentation. Prepare and manage weekly and monthly payment runs, coordinating prioritization and cash planning with Finance/Treasury. Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding balances, disputes, and debit/credit notes. Monitor AP aging and follow up on overdue or unresolved items. Support month-end closing activities including accruals, prepayments, GRIR/receiving accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval matrices, and documentation standards. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, evidence, and explanations as required. Coordinate with tax/accounting teams on VAT treatment and invoice compliance. Track AP KPIs such as processing time, overdue balances, and accuracy levels. Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and control. Provide guidance and informal coaching to junior accounting/AP staff where applicable. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 4–7 years of accounting experience with strong exposure to accounts payable. Local Bahrain experience preferred with VAT compliance knowledge. Experience in high-volume or fast-paced environments is an advantage. ERP systems experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred or equivalent) and advanced Excel proficiency.