Accounts Payable Analyst (Invoice Processing - P2P)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable Analyst with a strong focus on invoice processing, accruals, and month-end close activities. The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, coded correctly, and posted within established timelines. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting month-end deadlines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounts payable processes, invoice management, accrual preparation, journal entries, reconciliations, and ERP systems, while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Match supplier invoices to the relevant PO and ensure that the goods/services have been received before they are paid.

- Enter invoices into the accounting system and ensure proper documentation is provided.

- Invoice query resolution

- When processing purchases on behalf of another group entity to input the matching intercompany transactions

- Creditor ledger reviews

- Suggest ways to improve controls and processes.

- Supporting internal and external audits

- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding payment issues or discrepancies.

- Reconcile accounts payable balances to the general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Support month-end close activities, including timely preparation, review, and submission of accruals in line with accounting policies and reporting deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, or a related Finance Operations role.

- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, PO and non-PO invoices, three-way matching, and supplier invoice management.

- Experience preparing accruals, journal entries, and supporting month-end close activities.

- Experience performing account reconciliations and resolving invoice-related discrepancies.

- Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliations.

- Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance with company policies.

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience handling cross-border invoice processing and multi-currency transactions.

- Knowledge of Accrual creation and entries.

- Prior experience in process automation and AP transformation initiatives.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

- Exposure to global treasury operations and financial strategy initiatives.

- If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for handling AP Functions, we invite you to apply and join our team!
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