Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for maintaining and processing accounts payable transactions for local suppliers, foreign exchange (FX) payments, statutory payments and other related payments. The position is advertised as a contract.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory and statutory payments are processed and paid on time, and that all postings in AP are charged to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and cleanse AP sub-ledgers to confirm supplier existence and automate the payable process.
• Process and pay supplier invoices promptly, resolve payment issues quickly, and respond to supplier queries within the expected timeframe.
• Process FX payments and request bank quotes for FX rates to obtain better rates.
• Implement the new payment frequency process and ensure all payment processing is accurate, complete and fully documented.
• Attend internal company training, initiate monthly 1-2-1 discussions with the line manager and document them, and take part in team-building activities.

Required profile

• At least 1-3 years of extensive experience.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business.
• Knowledge of the local business environment.
• Good judgment and confidentiality; flexible and able to take on other tasks when directed.

Required skills

• Processing invoices into the system and charging expenses to the correct cost centres.
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier account statements.
• Knowledge of accounting software and general accounting procedures.

What we offer

• An excellent remuneration package with performance incentives.
• A chance to join a dynamic, growing company with strong career prospects.