Career Opportunity: Accountant (Accounts Payable) at ADNOC Distribution

​ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience store (C-store) retailer, is currently seeking a highly skilled Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join its dynamic finance department. Identified by Requisition ID 28127, this role is a strategic hire designed to support the company’s rapidly expanding retail operations.

​As ADNOC Distribution continues to scale its presence across the region, the finance team requires professionals who can blend technical accounting expertise with the agility needed for a high-volume transactional environment. This position offers not just a job, but a career-defining platform for growth within one of the nation’s most prestigious organizations.

​The Role: Purpose and Scope

​The primary objective of the Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the C-store division's liabilities. In a business that operates 24/7, ensuring that the supply chain remains fluid is critical. This role ensures that every invoice is accounted for and every vendor is paid accurately and on schedule.

​A significant portion of this role is centered around SAP integration. Candidates are expected to have a deep technical grasp of SAP modules to streamline workflows. However, the scope of the role extends beyond traditional AP tasks. The successful candidate will also serve as a versatile finance partner, assisting with:

• ​Payroll Clearing: Ensuring employee-related transactions are settled accurately.
• ​Treasury Support: Assisting in liquidity management and bank statement reconciliations.
• ​Refund Management: Processing customer or vendor refunds with high precision.
• ​Ad-hoc Payments: Managing miscellaneous financial obligations as they appear in corporate bank records.
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​Key Responsibilities

​To succeed in this role, the Accountant must act as a bridge between ADNOC’s internal financial goals and its external partner ecosystem. Key duties include:

1. ​Transactional Excellence: Utilizing SAP to process a high volume of invoices and clearing payments while maintaining an audit-ready paper trail.
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3. ​Vendor Relationship Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and fostering long-term professional partnerships.
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5. ​Master Data Governance: Creating and updating SAP master data to ensure all vendor information is current, secure, and compliant with internal control policies.
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7. ​Process Optimization: Constantly evaluating the "AP value chain" to identify bottlenecks and suggesting automated or more efficient ways to handle financial data.

​Challenges and Success Factors

​Operating within the C-store sector involves managing thousands of line items from diverse suppliers. The challenge lies in maintaining absolute accuracy while working under the pressure of tight month-end deadlines.

​Success in this role is measured by:

• ​Organizational Prowess: The ability to categorize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
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• ​Compliance Adherence: Following ADNOC’s rigorous internal financial standards without exception.
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• ​Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipating payment delays or data errors before they impact the business.

​Candidate Profile: Minimum Requirements

​ADNOC Distribution is looking for seasoned professionals who can "hit the ground running." The ideal candidate will possess:

How to Apply

​If you are a meticulous finance professional ready to contribute to the UAE’s energy and retail success story, ADNOC Distribution invites you to apply.

​To submit your application, please visit the official recruitment portal via the link below. Ensure your CV highlights your specific experience with SAP and high-volume transaction management.

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