Role Purpose

This role supports the AP Manager in managing the overall AP function including the following:

You Will

• Supervise and lead the AP team processing of vendor invoices, including verifying accuracy, ensuring proper approvals, and ensuring invoices are recorded timely
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management reports and balance sheet reconciliations to make sure open items are cleared on a timely manner
• Responsible for general ledger management, accounting activities planning, journals entries, and timely month end close of accounts.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and review accounting procedures, policies, internal controls, corporate governance and always ensure compliance to company policies
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors/ suppliers and internal stakeholders, handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring timely responses.
• Responsible to assist in reconciling AP records with the general ledger and to supplier’s Statement of Accounts/records resolving discrepancies
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring all AP records are accurate and up to date
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve AP processes, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors
• Highlight potential risk or gap in the current AP processes and propose potential solution to tighten the control process
• Supervise and mentor the AP team, providing guidance and training to ensure optimal performance and development

You Have

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy or professional qualification such as CPA/ACCA/MIA.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant working experience in accounts payables preferably in retail industry.
• Experience with leadership roles and able to work well with the team.
• Initiative, independent, and display problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.