Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the company’s overall financial operations.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, vendor account reconciliation, payment preparation, and timely settlement of supplier obligations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date vendor records, contracts, tax documentation, and payment details.
• Prepare payment runs (bank transfers, checks, etc.) in line with approved schedules and cash‑flow requirements.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and ensure liabilities are settled within agreed terms.
• Support cash‑flow planning by providing accurate forecasts of upcoming payment obligations.
• Assist month‑end and year‑end closing activities, preparing accruals, reconciliations, and related schedules.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and withholding taxes.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent unauthorized payments.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with procurement, project, legal, and other departments to align purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the same industry.

Required skills