Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Job Purpose

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment runs accurately and on time.
• Verify invoice accuracy, purchase order matching, and approval authority before payment release.
• Maintain vendor master records and payables ledgers.
• Prepare reconciliations and accrual schedules for period-end reporting.
• Track invoice ageing and pending approvals to prevent late payments.
• Review exception reports and duplicate-payment alerts to identify processing errors.
• Support audits and resolve payables queries.

Knowledge and Experience

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• At least four years of relevant experience is required.
• Accounts payable or transactional finance experience in structured organizations is preferred.

Professional Certifications

• CPA or CA certification is preferred.
• CMA certification is preferred.
• SOCPA membership is preferred.

Competencies

• Proficiency in accounts payable and general ledger management.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and financial contract management.
• Ability to gather data, maintain data governance, and monitor data quality.
• Proficient innovation, collaborative communication, and outcome orientation.