Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Accounts Payable Management
- Oversee the accounts payable function ensuring that all vendor invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper documentation for all payables including purchase orders supplier contracts and invoices.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies between accounts payable records and vendor balances.
- Manage payment schedules ensuring that payments are made in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of payments made and ensure that all disbursements are authorized and properly documented.
- Assist in the preparation of reports related to payables including aging reports cash flow forecasts and other relevant financial documents.
- Manages payment schedules and negotiates favorable terms with suppliers to preserve cash flow while maintaining good supplier relationship.
2. Vendor Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure smooth and efficient payment processing.
- Assist in resolving vendor inquiries and issues regarding payments credits and discrepancies.
- Ensure that the company is receiving favorable terms and discounts from suppliers by reviewing contracts and negotiating payment terms when needed.
- Monitor vendor performance ensuring compliance with payment terms and conditions
3. Procurement Accounting
- Review and process procurementrelated invoices ensuring that they match with purchase orders and goods receipts.
- Ensure the correct coding of expenses ensuring alignment with the company s chart of accounts and cost centers.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure accurate and timely accounting of inventory purchases including capitalization of assets and inventory tracking.
- Support procurement activities by providing timely financial data to assist with budget preparation and cost management.
- Assist with vendor analysis and reporting on procurement expenditures costsaving opportunities and payment terms.
4. Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records related to accounts payable and procurement transactions.
- Support monthend and yearend closing processes by ensuring that all payables are properly recorded and reconciled.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management including budget vs actual analysis and procurement cost analysis.
- Provide variance analysis and financial insights to the finance team regarding procurement and payables.
- Support auditors during internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for accounts payable and procurement transactions
5. Internal Controls and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls policies and procedures in the procurement and payables functions.
- Review procurement and payment procedures for accuracy and efficiency making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Ensure that all procurement transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Monitor the accuracy and completeness of financial data in procurementrelated systems and ensure data integrity.
6. Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for streamlining and improving the procurement and accounts payable processes.
- Recommend and implement process enhancements to reduce costs improve accuracy and accelerate payment cycles.
- Work with crossfunctional teams to implement system improvements automation and process changes that improve efficiency and control
7. Team Leadership and Development
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff providing guidance and training on accounts payable procurement accounting and best practices.
- Assist with workload prioritization and ensure deadlines are met within the accounts payable team.
- Foster a collaborative work environment ensuring alignment with other departments such as procurement and finance.
Requirements
Educational and Experience Requirements:
5 years of experience in accounting with a focus on accounts payable procurement or similar roles.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:
Deadlineoriented and an ability to stick to time constraints
Good communication skills both written and verbal Great relationship management
Organizational skills and information management
Indepth knowledge of accounts payable procedures and procurement accounting.
Proficiency with accounting software and Google sheets
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to drive process improvements and automation within procurement and payables functions.
Contract Management Skills
Understanding of risk management and Strategic thinking
Ability to give direction and provide assistance to others
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare
Lunch is Provided
Communication Allowance