Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable and General Ledger Accountant is responsible for accurate supplier accounting, payables management, general ledger reconciliations, and financial close activities. The role supports reliable financial reporting and internal controls and collaborates with internal stakeholders and the outsourced accounting service provider to ensure the accuracy and integrity of AP and GL records.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice validation, correct coding, approvals, and timely posting.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts, where applicable, and maintain proper documentation and approval controls.
- Reconcile supplier statements, monitor aged payables, and resolve discrepancies, credit notes, and payment queries.
- Prepare payment schedules and coordinate supplier payments with the relevant teams in line with agreed terms.
- Prepare and review general ledger journals, accruals, prepayments, allocations, and reclassifications.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items on a timely basis.
- Support month-end and year-end close, including AP cut-off, intercompany reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
- Coordinate with the outsourced accounting service provider to ensure accurate and timely AP and GL processing.
- Support VAT reporting by preparing schedules and reconciling tax balances in coordination with tax advisers, as needed.
- Support external audits and identify improvements to procure-to-pay processes, internal controls, and ERP efficiencies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting,finance, or a related field.
- At least 6 years of accounting experience, with substantial hands-on responsibility for accounts payable and general ledger activities.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Sound knowledge of accounting controls, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Knowledge of fiscal reporting, including VAT preparation and reporting, is a plus; experience in a multinational, technology, manufacturing, or industrial environment is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes and general ledger accounting
- Supplier reconciliation, payment processing, and balance sheet controls
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Organization and time management, especially during closing cycles
- Integrity and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset
