The posting
Job Purpose:
To ensure that the company's financial obligations to its vendors andemployees are met accurately and on time.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing: Review and verify invoices and proposals for accuracy and completeness.
- Payment Processing: Paying and processing payments to vendor/staff. This may involve methods such as electronic funds transfers, foreign remittance, etc.
- Expense Tracking: Record and track expenses, ensuring proper allocation and coding to the appropriate accounts.
- Record Keeping: Maintain organised and accurate records of all financial transactions related to accounts payable.
- Payment Reconciliation: Reconcile payments and accounts to ensure they match invoices and proposals, resolving discrepancies as necessary.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and relevant accounting standards and regulations, such as withholding tax submission.
- Cash Management: Monitor and manage the organization's cash position to ensure that the organization has the necessary liquidity to meet financial obligations and cash flow projections.
- Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with internal financial records to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Communication: Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to address issues related to payments and invoices.
- Streamline Processes: Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency in the accounts payable process.
- Auditing: Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to accounts payable.
Additional Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Accounts payables is to cover accounts receivable in the absence of team member
- Other adhoc duties/projects
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Knowledge Requirements
- Accounting Principles: A good understanding of basic accounting principles to accurately process financial transactions and invoices.
- Invoice Processing: Knowledge of invoice processing procedures, including coding, matching, and verifying invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
- Tax Knowledge: Awareness of various taxes and their impact on accounts payable processes, including GST and withholding tax.
- Compliance: Awareness of relevant financial and accounting regulations and internal company policies and procedures.
- Technology: Familiarity with office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word) and accounting software for data entry and analysis.
Skills Requirements
- Attention to Detail: Meticulousness, the ability to notice and rectify errors ininvoices, proposals and payment records is essential to prevent financial discrepancies.
- Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze and reconcile financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues effectively.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet payment deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Communication: Good communication skills are essential for interacting with vendors,colleagues, and other departments.
- Problem-solving: Ability to identify and address issues related to accounts payable, including invoice discrepancies and payment problems.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with other team membersand departments is often necessary to resolve issues and improve processes.
Credentials and Experience:
- Whilst a degree isn’t mandatory, it would be beneficial. Min. diploma in Finance, Business Studies or Accounting.
- Possess 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Teamplayer with strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous and able to meet tight deadlines.



