E-Invoicing AP Team Lead (Fixed-term Contract)

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your financial expertise will be central to shaping the future of aviation while making a meaningful impact on a global stage.As an e-invoicing AP Team Lead, you will lead and control Group Accounts Payable Services (GAPS) operations with a strong focus on e-Invoicing project & transformation, ensuring accuracy, integrity, regulatory compliance, and robust internal controls across the Group. Drive end-to-end AP operational excellence while owning and delivering e-Invoicing project, including Peppol-based frameworks, VAT compliance (UAE and global), system integration, and large-scale project implementation. Enhance service delivery, manage risk, and optimise unit costs through standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement, in line with Group policies and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

E-Invoicing Programme Leadership

· Own and drive Group e-Invoicing compliance for Accounts Payable, ensuring alignment with UAE e-Invoicing mandates and applicable international regulatory requirements across the global network.

· Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of e-Invoicing processes, ensuring seamless integration with ERP and AP systems for compliant invoice receipt, validation, posting, archiving, and audit readiness.

· Act as the central AP point of contact for e-Invoicing, coordinating with Tax, IT, vendors, and external service providers (including Accredited Service Providers – ASPs).

· Drive adoption of people framework principles, including understanding and application of the 5-corner model, interoperability requirements, and cross-border e-Invoicing considerations.

· Monitor e-Invoicing controls, exceptions, and compliance KPIs; lead remediation plans to mitigate regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks.

Accounts Payable Operations & Controls

· Lead and control Group Accounts Payable Services to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant invoice processing across high-volume, multi-entity environments, supporting stations and Lines of Business across the network.

· Maintain strong internal controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and compliance with Group policies, financial accounting standards, and audit requirements.

· Manage AP–GL reconciliations and conduct monthly, quarterly, and hard close reviews, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and exceptions.

· Perform periodic operational and compliance reviews of centralised stations/LOBs, identifying risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

VAT & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure AP processes support VAT compliance requirements, with primary focus on UAE VAT regulations and extended applicability across the Group’s international footprint.

· Partner closely with Tax and Finance teams to ensure accurate VAT determination, validation, reporting, and audit support within e-Invoicing and AP processes.

· Support internal and external audits related to AP, VAT, and e-Invoicing compliance.

Systems, Testing & Project Delivery

· Lead system testing activities, including functional testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for e-Invoicing and AP system enhancements.

· Support end-to-end project implementation across multiple business areas, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and adherence to agreed timelines and governance.

· Drive continuous process, system, and automation improvements to prevent errors, duplicate payments, incorrect accruals, and non-compliant invoices.

Stakeholder & People Leadership

· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and service excellence.

· Provide effective people leadership through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning, developing a high-performing AP team aligned to Group objectives.

· Support AP management in strategic and operational initiatives to standardise procedures, improve efficiencies, and deliver cost-effective outcomes.

Qualification

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or high-volume automated finance environments.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in fast paced environments.

• Experience or exposure to e-Invoicing compliance will be an advantage.

At Emirates, we’re committed to helping our people grow and thrive. If you're ready for a rewarding and challenging career, apply today and become part of our world-class team.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy attractive salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website emiratesgroupcareers.com. Further information on what it's like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.