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Payment Officer – Construction Finance | Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-17]
(ID: 34381)
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Azizi Developments is a leading, award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes delivered to local and international investors, the company emphasizes a construction-driven approach, a portfolio of luxury developments in prime locations, and a commitment to transparency and customer focus.
With a robust track record and significant project pipeline supported by an extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with key master developers, Azizi plans to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company actively supports the UAE Vision 2021 and has contributed to iconic projects in Meydan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali. In 2019, marked as its ‘Year of Construction,’ Azizi\'s contractors have cast over 117 slabs, poured more than 165,000 tons of concrete, erected over 45 cranes, and constructed over 1.3 million sq. ft across ongoing projects as of September 2019.... |
Payment Officer – Construction Finance | Dubai
Azizi Developments is currently seeking a skilled Payment Officer to join our Commercial Department in Dubai. This role plays a vital part in managing project-related financial transactions, ensuring accurate processing of payments to subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining strict compliance with construction contract terms and internal controls.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Real Estate and Construction
Job Function: Finance and Payment Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Payment Officer Do in the Construction Sector?
As a Payment Officer, you will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payment certifications. You will track documentation, prevent duplicate payments, and provide reports to the Payment Control Manager and Commercial Manager.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to process invoices and payment applications
- Collect and verify required documentation from project teams to support payment certification
- Coordinate with the QS (Quantity Surveyor) team to obtain approvals and certifications
- Maintain comprehensive payment logs, capturing submissions, certifications, and approval status
- Identify and monitor any instances of duplicate payments and resolve through appropriate coordination
- Provide regular updates to the Payment Control Manager and Commercial Manager regarding payment progress and pending items
What Skills Are Needed for a Payment Officer in Dubai?
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in financial operations or payment processing within the construction industry
Technical & Functional Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of construction contract terms, invoicing processes, and payment schedules
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software tools used in the construction industry
- Ability to interpret commercial terms, payment clauses, and subcontractor agreements
Soft Skills:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication and coordination abilities across departments
- Capable of handling large volumes of payment data while maintaining accuracy and compliance
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Opportunity to work on large-scale real estate and construction projects
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment in one of the UAE’s leading developers
- Career development and cross-functional exposure in commercial operations
- Access to Azizi’s growing portfolio of landmark developments
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a leading and award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes successfully delivered to local and international investors and end users, the developer prides itself on its construction-driven approach, its portfolio of luxury developments across Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations, and its commitment to transparency and customer centricity.
Azizi has a strong track record and sizeable project pipeline through its extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with Dubai’s key master developers, allowing it to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company is a key driver of Dubai\'s urban development and innovation agenda.
Azizi Developments is currently seeking a skilled Payment Officer to join our Commercial Department in Dubai. This role plays a vital part in managing project-related financial transactions, ensuring accurate processing of payments to subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining strict compliance with construction contract terms and internal controls.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Real Estate and Construction
Job Function: Finance and Payment Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Payment Officer Do in the Construction Sector?
As a Payment Officer, you will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payment certifications. You will track documentation, prevent duplicate payments, and provide reports to the Payment Control Manager and Commercial Manager.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to process invoices and payment applications
- Collect and verify required documentation from project teams to support payment certification
- Coordinate with the QS (Quantity Surveyor) team to obtain approvals and certifications
- Maintain comprehensive payment logs, capturing submissions, certifications, and approval status
- Identify and monitor any instances of duplicate payments and resolve through appropriate coordination
- Provide regular updates to the Payment Control Manager and Commercial Manager regarding payment progress and pending items
What Skills Are Needed for a Payment Officer in Dubai?
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in financial operations or payment processing within the construction industry
Technical & Functional Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of construction contract terms, invoicing processes, and payment schedules
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software tools used in the construction industry
- Ability to interpret commercial terms, payment clauses, and subcontractor agreements
Soft Skills:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication and coordination abilities across departments
- Capable of handling large volumes of payment data while maintaining accuracy and compliance
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Opportunity to work on large-scale real estate and construction projects
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment in one of the UAE’s leading developers
- Career development and cross-functional exposure in commercial operations
- Access to Azizi’s growing portfolio of landmark developments
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a leading and award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes successfully delivered to local and international investors and end users, the developer prides itself on its construction-driven approach, its portfolio of luxury developments across Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations, and its commitment to transparency and customer centricity.
Azizi has a strong track record and sizeable project pipeline through its extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with Dubai’s key master developers, allowing it to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company is a key driver of Dubai\'s urban development and innovation agenda.
