Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant- Immediately AvailableSalary: 15,000 + medical + air ticketOur client a Global PR and Communication company is looking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join their finance team. The AP Accountant will play a crucial role in managing vendor relationships, overseeing payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, handling bank reconciliations, and managing expense tracking. The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills, a deep understanding of AP procedures, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all financial transactions.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all required documentation is collected and verified
• Maintain accurate vendor records in the accounting system, updating information as needed
• Serve as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries related to payments and account setup
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors
• Coordinate with internal departments to verify and approve payments, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Reconcile and resolve any discrepancies in payment amounts or terms with vendors
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports, ensuring accuracy before approval
• Monitor invoice aging and prioritize timely payment to avoid late fees
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Oversee the employee expense reimbursement process, verifying and processing expense reports in accordance with company policies
• Maintain expense accounts, ensuring accurate allocation to the appropriate departments or projects
• Work closely with finance and HR teams to update and enforce expense management policies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or similar accounting role
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external vendors
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

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