Accounts Payable Accountant - Abu Dhabi Jobs

Job Description

About the job

As It Should Be was founded in 2023 and is based in Al Hiyar in the UAE. The team are passionate about producing the best quality food and are laser focused on one target….. Doing it right. Always! Quality in everything we do is our key goal. The fair treatment of everyone we do business with, honouring our agreements and treating everyone with respect is our core DNA and our unwavering commitment to this is how we operate. As It Should Be.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team of trailblazers, who thrive on overcoming challenges and have a fearless belief that no matter what you do, you can make a difference by Doing It Right…… Always!

This newly created role reports to our Senior Accountant and is part of our second phase, moving from farm construction to operating. This should excite you, as you will be joining a team at the beginning of our extremely well planned and thoroughly powerful journey. You will be someone who wants to feel passionate about what you are doing and why you are doing it. With us, the enthusiasm is infectious so you should be a person who is deeply motivated by the impact you can make in the world. Yes, we think that big!

We don’t believe in hierarchy and titles; we believe we are one team working towards a common goal. Your role will be known as a Supporter of Doing It Right in the Finance Division. You will be working with some exceptionally talented people, giving you exposure to true innovation with absolute determination to break with tradition and with an unrelenting focus on doing what is right, not what is easy.

Your role in As It Should Be’s success will predominantly focus on the will predominantly focus on the accounts payables, implementing new processes and practices and ensuring all stakeholders are managed in the As It Should Be manner. This is a new team, and the team will grow quickly along with the business, therefore there will be great opportunities for upward mobility and career growth as the business expands.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process purchase orders, vendor invoices, and payment requests for accuracy and approval
• Record expenses and match invoices with inventory and service receipts (e.g., feed, vaccines, transport, equipment, building materials)
• Ensure timely and accurate payments via bank transfer or check
• Maintain a consistent payment cycle and monitor due dates to avoid penalties or service interruptions
• Negotiate credit terms for the company
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with suppliers or contractors
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate vendor records, including company licenses and tax information
• Work closely with procurement, farm managers, and logistics teams to verify invoices
• Support month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting
• Assist with audits, investor reporting, and budgeting efforts
• Help improve and document payment processes as the business scales

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Odoo, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar tools
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• FMCG, Retail or similar industry experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in invoice processing and reconciliation
• Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, startup environment

Due to the relatively remote location, As It Should Be has focused on providing every team member with all the tools required to live comfortably, enjoy their surroundings and to have all they require to live on site. These include:

• Excellent accommodation provided with cleaning services
• All services including electricity, water, wifi provided
• All meals and snacks provided in our Staff Restaurant
• Transportation to Dubai or Abu Dhabi on non-working days
• Company smartphone
• Company provided Health Insurance
• Annual Flight Ticket Allowance

To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV to Opportunities@asitshouldbe.life