Responsibilities
• Maintain and update Accounts Payable entries daily, ensuring proper classification, accurate documentation, and systematic retention of all accounting records in compliance with company policies.
• Execute core Accounts Payable activities including vendor invoice checking, validation, verification of supporting documents, and preparation for approvals process; perform regular vendor statement of account (SOA) reconciliations and ensure timely follow-up on discrepancies.
• Perform daily accounting operations related to Accounts Payable, including preparation and posting of journal entries, AP vouchers, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities by preparing necessary journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations within the Accounts Payable scope, and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure accurate and timely closing.
• Follow up with related parties (such as procurement, warehouse, or other departments) regarding fixed asset and inventory accounting matters, including capitalization requests, cost verification, and collection of supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of foreign currency exchange differences related to Accounts Payable transactions in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform tax-related accounting duties including preparation of VAT and withholding tax documentation, maintaining organized compliance records, and coordinating with concerned parties to provide required paperwork for tax purposes.
• Support statutory compliance requirements by adhering to internal policies and procedures and assisting in providing necessary documentation for audits or regulatory reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and related supporting schedules within the Accounts Payable area, ensuring alignment with IFRS and local regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with the Chief Accountant, Accounts Payable Team Lead, finance team members, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient accounting operations.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and record keeping for all accounting-related activities, maintain organized and accessible files for review and audit purposes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending enhancements to accounting processes, controls, and systems within the Accounts Payable function
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance)
• Professional certification is preferred (ACCA, IA, etc..)
• Minimum 1–2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Exposure to IFRS reporting, tax compliance, and internal control environments.
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge
• High attention to detail.
• RP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Ms. Excel Advance.