Account Payable Professional

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing:
• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices (3-way matching).
• Ensure proper GL coding and approvals before invoice entry.
• Payment Processing:
• Prepare and process payments (cheques, bank transfers, ACH, etc.) on scheduled payment cycles.
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors to avoid late fees or supply disruptions.
• Vendor Management:
• Maintain and update vendor master data.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and respond to vendor inquiries promptly.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding items.
• Reconciliations & Reporting:
• Perform monthly AP reconciliations and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and assist in audits (internal and external).
• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Process Improvement:
• Suggest and support initiatives to improve AP processes and efficiency.
• Support automation and digitization of AP workflows, if applicable.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and AP processes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy