Account Payable Accountant (8 month contract)

Job description

About the Role

The AP Officer is responsible for all activities relating to accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, invoice posting, and month-end reporting in compliance with company procedures and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and verify supporting documents from site accountants/users against company procedures and guidelines.

• Post transactions in SAP with 3-way matching (PO – GR/IR – Invoice); ensure invoices are posted within the month of receipt and comply with accounting standards.

• Net off down payments when processing remaining vendor payments; follow up with end users/warehouse to clear overdue consignments, GR, and SES for timely posting.

• Maintain and update the payment list and payment forecast for each site.

• Handle month-end tasks: clear down payments (utilities, internet, tax, customs), intercompany accrual, intercompany balance confirmation, and VAT report input.

• Prepare AP reports: FX report to Treasury, goods deferred payments, down payment status, aged items (60+ days consignment/GR/SES, 90+ days AP), AP days breakdown by payment term, and e-invoice report.

• Support internal and external audits; obtain 100% audit confirmation letters from intercompany and vendors at year-end.

• Perform other AP tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Job requirements

Requirements

• Education in Finance or Accounting.

• Experience in a similar AP/accounting position, preferably at a foreign or joint-venture company.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.

• Able to speak and write in English.

• Able to work under high pressure; proactive, careful, accurate, and results-driven.