Job Description

Purpose of the Role
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payments to suppliers and managing the entire accounts payable (AP) process. This role involves various tasks such as ensuring knowledge of month-end accruals, compliance with internal control policies, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the team in timely reporting of results to management.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and quarter-end reporting and month-end accruals
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies, guidelines, and practices.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., banks, vendors, departments) as required.
• Validate invoices for tax compliance, Knowledge of VAT/GST Input.
• Handle internal and international intercompany recharges and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules for assigned accounts to ensure integrity and validation.
• Responsible for preparing the weekly payment runs for each company for review by the management.
• Provide support in internal and external audits.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, prioritize work tasks, and handle a dynamic work environment.
• Experience in VAT/GST.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw insightful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong MS suites skills, specifically in MS Excel, and exposure to an ERP system, preferably JD Edwards.