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.