Responsible for the operational control of foreign accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate booking of supplier invoices, timely payments, reconciliation of vendor and general ledger accounts, and compliance with audit requirements. The position requires strong communication skills and good knowledge of ERP platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Book foreign supplier invoices accurately and within defined timelines.
- Process supplier payments on time, including verification, reconciliations, follow-ups, and correspondence with suppliers and internal departments.
- Perform month-end closing activities, including GL reconciliations for assigned accounts.
- Handle vendor reconciliations and account analysis.
- Prepare daily payment plans for foreign vendors.
- Manage transactions related to Letters of Credit (LC) and Letters of Guarantee (LG).
- Handle bank-related enquiries concerning payments, LCs, and LGs.
- Prepare audit-related reports and schedules and support external auditors when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in foreign accounts payable, preferably within a trading or logistics-intensive organization.
- Hands-on experience in handling Letters of Credit (LC) is a mandatory requirement.
- Good knowledge of Letters of Guarantee (LG) and international supplier payments.
- Audit experience and previous coordination with external auditors will be considered an advantage.
- Good communication skills and working knowledge of ERP platforms.
