Accounts Payable Officer

The Payable Accountant is responsible for recording supplier invoices in the ERP system, maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing accruals and provision schedules, managing cost centre wise transactions, and ensuring timely settlement of supplier obligations in compliance with company policies and internal controls.ResponsibilitiesProcess and record all supplier invoices in SAP after verifying supporting documents, purchase orders, goods receipts, and compliance with purchase terms.Maintain accurate GL account balances for payables and reconcile AP sub-ledger with GL control accounts monthly.Identify and prepare month-end accruals for goods and services received but not invoiced and record provisions for estimated supplier obligations.Prepare and reconcile prepayment schedules against supplier invoices and maintain accuracy in prepayment records.Record all purchase transactions with proper cost centre allocation as per supporting documentation and ensure accuracy for departmental expense tracking.Validate tax (VAT) treatment on supplier invoices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.Maintain and track outstanding supplier balances, coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies, and execute payments based on approved schedules.Maintain complete and accurate supplier documentation including contracts, invoices, and payment records for audit compliance.Prepare AP schedules and GL transaction listings to support financial closing and provide accurate data for financial statement preparation.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce4–6 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, accounting operations, or finance rolesHands-on experience with SAP ECC systems and GL reconciliation processesDemonstrated experience preparing accruals, provisions, and prepayment schedulesExperience with cost centre allocation and multi-dimensional GL accountingKnowledge of VAT and supplier processes preferred