Job Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable function:
- Perform and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
- Review and validate supplier invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approvals prior to posting and payment.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement and payment procedures.
- Monitor vendor payment terms and ensure timely and accurate processing of payment
- Handle and resolve supplier queries, disputes and requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Perform monthly supplier statement of account (SOA) reconciliation and timely follow-up on discrepancies.
- Own and execute the month-end AP closing process, including ensuring invoice cut-off, accruals, reconciliations and completeness and accuracy of AP balances prior to close.
- Maintain and update vendor master data in ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and proper authorization.
- Act as backup for other AP team members during periods of absence or leave.
General Ledger and Month-End Support:
- Prepare and maintain month-end closing schedules for assigned entities.
- Prepare and post manual journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of management reports and variance analyses, where required.
- Support balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
Audit and Compliance:
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documents, and responding to audit queries.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.
Process Improvement and Automation:
- Participate in finance process improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements.
- Actively support changes to workflows and procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance the effectiveness of the finance operations.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience in Accounts Payable and/or accounting operations.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly preferred.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and AP processes.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions accurately.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet month-end deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and requirements.
- Open to change, automation, and process improvement, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A team player who is reliable, responsible, and able to work independently when required.
