Senior AP Accountant

About the role

The Senior AP Accountant manages the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt and verification to payment and reconciliation. This role ensures vendors are paid accurately and on time, expenses are properly recorded, and payables controls are followed.

Responsibilities

• —Review, code, and approve vendor invoices, ensuring proper documentation (PO, receiving report, contract) and three-way matching.
• —Record accruals for received-not-invoiced goods and services at period end.
• —Maintain accurate vendor master data and verify new vendor setup and bank detail changes to prevent fraud.
• —Ensure correct calculation and recording of VAT/input tax and withholding tax on payables.

Requirements

• —Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• —Professional certification such as IFRS, or equivalent (preferred).
• —4–6 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• —Experience with ERP-based AP modules and bulk payment processing.
• —Experience in facility management or a contract-based service industry is an advantage.
• —Knowledge of VAT and withholding tax treatment.
• —Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and ERP systems.
• —Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• —Accuray, integrity, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.