AP Accountant

Role purpose:The AP accountant is responsible to ensure the integrity of the entity’s accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and analyzing transactions for the region. The accountant will work closely with workflow automation tools within the AP department.Responsibilities:Work closely with Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) solution and manage the processing of invoicesAssist with the training and maintenance of VIMReview open POs and reconcile against GR/IRResponsible for creation and management of open POsResponsible for GRNI receipting & review/reconciliation of GRNIResponsible for PO template maintenanceEnsure invoices/ T&Es are booked & paid in a timely and accurate mannerRaise & book all Inter Company (ICO) debit/credit notes (trade & non-trade), ensuring deadlines & compliance is adhered toICO maintenance – monthly confirmations; allocations; posting; reconciling discrepancies & requesting payments to Treasury as per internal timelinesEnsure expenses for the entity are classified correctly to represent the true nature of the expensesPerform & review monthly supplier/distributor statement reconciliations and ageing analysis. Investigate and solve any discrepanciesSupport Treasury Team by allocating & clearing all Bank General LedgersSupport General Ledger Team to clarify OPEX variancesEnsure all reports are prepared; reviewed & submitted to all stakeholders (as required)Provide additional reports to management as requiredAssist in ensuring the existence & adherence of internal controls across all entitiesBe the point of contact for all AP related issues for designated entitiesTake up special projects as and when assignedAssist team during Internal and External AuditPosition Requirements:Bachelor’s degree / BCOM / CA - Professional qualification will be given preference.Mandatory Spanish or Portuguese Language Proficiency3-5 years' experienceWorked in a similar role in a competitive environment, able to handle pressure, meet deadlinesTechnical skills:Knowledge of ERP implementation.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages: proficiency in Microsoft Excel.BI tool / SAP experienceVIM / RPA experience#NB