Job Overview
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 plays a critical part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting month-end closing, and ensuring alignment between accounting records and actual payments. The position will also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure proper documentation, cost allocation, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounts payable (AP) 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 (e.g., HR, Operations, 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 company 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
Education & Experience
- 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
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting principles
- Experience with accounting systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, reconciliation, data analysis)
- Understanding of tax regulations (e.g., withholding tax, VAT) is preferred
