Accounts Payable - Fixed Term Contract

The Accounts Payable function is part of the Finance Department and plays a critical role in managing the company’s outgoing payments. The team is responsible for ensuring all supplier and vendor invoices are processed, verified, and paid in a timely and accurate manner. It supports compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls, contributing to the integrity of the organization’s financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Account Payable Management

• Account Payable Management
• Ensure all payment are processed in the system according to the DOA of the group and according to processes done by the group
• Preparation of documentation to ensure Supplier payments are made
• Assess queries from Suppliers
• Supplier account reconciliations
• Administration of supplier documentation
• Posting off supplier/expenses accounting entries
• Follow-up on payment done by the group with Treasury / Financial Cash Analyst & Banks
• Ensure allocation of payment and payment clearance is done in the system

Experience

• Degree Educated or equivalent
• Accounting Experience is mandatory
• Demonstrable numeracy Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Self-Starter

• Internal Stakeholders:
  • Finance/Accounting Team – for month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Procurement/Purchasing – to verify purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
  • Operation Managers – for invoice approvals
  • Treasury/Banking – for payment processing

• External Stakeholders:
  • Vendors and Suppliers – to manage invoice queries, payment schedules, and relationship management
  • Auditors – to provide supporting documentation during internal and external audits