Director – Accounts Payable

A leading, fast-growing organisation in the UAE is seeking an experienced Director – Accounts Payable to lead its end-to-end AP function  within a complex, high-volume and rapidly evolving business. 

This is a senior leadership role responsible for AP governance, payment operations, working-capital discipline, vendor management, financial controls and process transformation. The Director will lead a team and partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Operations and senior business stakeholders.

We are looking for:

• 10–15+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Finance Shared Services experience
• At least five years in a senior AP leadership position
• Experience leading large-scale, high-volume AP operations across multiple entities
• A background within B2C, data centres, telecommunications, infrastructure, power or energy
• Strong expertise across P2P governance, working-capital management, IFRS and internal controls
• Demonstrable experience leading AP automation, ERP optimisation and process transformation
• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA or CPAA commercially astute, confident and articulate leader who thrives in a fast-paced, direct environment
• Candidates currently based within the GCC are strongly preferred