Senior Accounting Officer

About the Role

The Senior Accounting Officer (Accounts Payable) is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant recording of financial transactions. This role supports month-end closing, maintains alignment between accounting records and payments, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure proper documentation, cost allocation, and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice verification, recording, and payment processing
• Ensure all AP transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported with documentation
• Perform 3-way matching (Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Invoice) where applicable
• Coordinate with internal teams such as HR, Operations, and Procurement to ensure completeness and accuracy of payment requests
• Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with company policies and payment schedules
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of all AP-related transactions for audit purposes
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and account reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Assist in mapping and allocating expenses to correct departments (e.g., PC1 / PC2 / SG&A)
• Coordinate with Finance team to ensure alignment between accounting records and payroll/payment data
• Support external and internal audits by preparing required documentation and explanations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, or fast-paced business environments is an advantage

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting principles
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, reconciliation, and data analysis
• Understanding of tax regulations such as withholding tax and VAT