Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Accountant will manage the full AP cycle, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and compliance with company policies. This role also leads the AP team across head office and branches, supporting finance operations and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Review, verify, and approve invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain approvals and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Lead and manage the AP team at head office and branch locations, providing guidance and issue resolution.
• Check operating expenses before period close, correct errors, and update the accounting system.
• Monitor marketing team incentives, sales percentages, and record overseas payments and export earnings in SAP.
• Prepare and analyze cash advance, prepaid, provision, and other financial reports.
• Support month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and AP reconciliations.
• Assist with actual‑vs‑budget reporting and support internal/external audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation tools, and best practices to enhance AP efficiency.
• Participate in cross‑functional finance projects and initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• LCCI‑3 or ACCA certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Proficiency with UBS.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.