Accounts Payable Officer
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Oman with 2 recent postings.
An Accounts Payable Officer in the GCC region requires compliance, Excel, communication, leadership, budgeting. Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 18,500 AED | 29,000 AED | 40,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 38,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 19,500 QAR | 30,500 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,550 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,700 OMR | 2,650 OMR | 3,650 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,600 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,450 BHD |
How Accounts Payable Officer pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Minor International
- Tivoli
Active markets
- oman
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Oversee the collection, verification, and processing of all invoices, ensuring proper purchase orders, supporting documents, and required approvals are obtained prior to payment.
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Prepare and manage scheduled payment listings, ensuring all disbursements are reviewed, validated, and approved before processing.
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Ensure all supplier reconciliations are completed accurately and on a monthly basis.
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Ensure compliance with all internal and external financial reporting obligations, submitting reports accurately and on time.
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Maintain an organized and efficient filing and documentation system to support the smooth administration of the Finance Department.
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Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of credit arrangements with suppliers as required.
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Maintain an accurate and up
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date accruals register for month
What is the average Accounts Payable Officer salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Accounts Payable Officer in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Accounts Payable Officer salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Accounts Payable Officer salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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