Accounts Payable Section Head

6-10 Years

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the endtoend Accounts Payable (AP) cycle.
Review, verify, and approve invoices, payment batches, and employee expense claims.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in alignment with contracts and purchase orders.
Oversee monthly closing activities related to AP, including accruals and reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, taxation rules (including VAT), and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
Implement and enhance internal controls to minimize risks such as fraud, duplicate payments, and process inconsistencies.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and reports.
Supervise and guide AP accountants and clerks, ensuring clear responsibilities and smooth workflow.
Allocate workload, monitor daily performance, and ensure targets and deadlines are met.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA are a plus.
6 - 10 years of experience as same Title, preferably in a corporate, Trading, or Manufacturing sector.
Familiarity with multi-currency collections such as USD, EUR, and local currency
Understanding of banking instruments (e.g., Letters of Guarantee LGs).
Previous supervisory or teamleadership experience is required.
Handson experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).