Accounts Payable Officer (6 month contract)

The Accounts Payable Officer plays a key role in maintaining relationships with suppliers and service providers by ensuring prompt, accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with suppliers and service providers by ensuring prompt, accurate, and efficient processing of financial transactions. This includes recording supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and processing payments in adherence to company policies, contracts and agreed terms.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, enter and post invoices into the accounting system

• Process supplier payments (cheques/electronic transfers) and maintain accurate records

• Manage advance payments and ensure timely closure and reconciliation

• Maintain vendor master data and support the monthly close process

• Provide timely reports on accounts payable metrics to management

• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Support treasury forecasting and prioritize payments for cash discount opportunities

• Ensure filing and documentation compliance in line with internal controls and audit requirements