Accounts Payable Analyst

Core Accountabilities

• Support with the receipt of invoices, verification, record of transaction, and direct expense
• Assist with ensuring that all invoices are received through a centralized repository, vendor statements are being reconciled on a periodic basis and expenses are being analyzed
• Assist with ensuring that all payments are processed accurately and in accordance with agreed guidelines and policies
• Compile reports regarding cash flow; ensuring correct payments are made in a timely manner
• Assist with the analysis of expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment
• Conduct proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits
• Support with resolving internal or external accounts payable inquiries
• Support with resolving exceptional cases / issues arising in relation to unpaid invoices
• Facilitate a two-way, three way, four-way match based on the type of vendor agreement every time an invoice is received
• Assist with ensuring payments of invoices nearing their due date are prepared and approved as per the delegation of authority
• Support maintaining metrics/reporting to ensure relevant AP metrics are achieved or exceeded
• Assist with all purchase-to-pay reconciliation and accounting period ending activities

Experience

• 1-6 years of Accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable position and
• understanding of accounts payable issues

Education

• BA/BS Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Be ideally ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified

Key Skills

• Advanced level knowledge of Finance/Accounting systems (SAP preferred)
• MS Office
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficiency in the English language