About the Role
The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to financial policies, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to maintain smooth financial operations.
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What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
- Invoice Processing & Management:
- Process and verify invoices, ensuring they are coded and posted accurately.
- Ensure invoices align with purchase orders, contracts, and company policies.
- Manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy.
- Payment Processing:
- Prepare and process payments to vendors, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire payments.
- Ensure payments are made in a timely manner, adhering to agreed terms.
- Monitor and reconcile accounts to ensure proper allocation of payments.
- Reconciliation & Reporting:
- Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Prepare monthly AP aging reports and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Support month-end closing processes, including account reconciliations.
- Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure AP activities comply with internal policies, IFRS standards, and audit requirements.
- Maintain and enforce internal controls to minimize errors and prevent fraud.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with procurement, operations, and other teams to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
- Communicate with vendors to resolve any queries and maintain positive business relationships.
- Process Improvement:
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance AP efficiency.
- Support the automation of AP workflows and integration with financial systems.
Who You Are (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, IFRS standards, and internal controls.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred:
- Experience with AP automation or system implementation projects.
- Familiarity with ZOHO Books.
- Knowledge of ZATCA requirements.
What We Offer:
- Great opportunity to be part of a start-up with a lot of responsibility and independence early on and where you will have an impact on the entire business.
- The best idea wins; we are all ears when it comes to ways to do things better.
- Exciting stock options and Premium health insurance.
- Attractive compensation package.
- Product first mindset.
This role is ideal for an AP professional with at least two years of experience, looking to further develop their expertise while contributing to a dynamic finance team.
