Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Purpose:

To ensure accurate and timely financial transactions, maintain strong financial controls, and support the overall financial operations of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase and Accounts Payable:

• Real-time Booking:

  Process purchase orders and expense claims promptly and accurately.

• Dispute Resolution:

  Timely resolution of parking and posting disputes.

• Vendor and Farmer Payments:

  Ensure timely payments to vendors and farmers post validation.

• Provisioning and Reconciliation:

  Manage and track year-to-date and month-to-date provisions, ensuring reconciliation with actual expenses.

• Financial Compliance:

  Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal controls.

Inventory Management and Production:

• Inventory Valuation:

  Validate inventory valuation and movement.

• SAP Reconciliation:

  Ensure alignment between SAP and physical inventory.

• Production Coordination:

  Coordinate with the plant team for timely production entries and cost validation.
• Audit and Compliance:

• Financial Audits:

  Coordinate with internal and external auditors.

• Compliance:

  Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal controls.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficiency in financial software (SAP, ERP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3 - 5 years in accounts payable and provisioning.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing.
• Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite .