Senior Accounts Payable (Sr. AP)

Key Responsibilities

1. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations

• Process and review supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and proper approvals.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and goods receipt notes.
• Handle high-value and complex vendor accounts.
• Ensure timely payment processing in accordance with agreed terms.
• Perform supplier reconciliations on a regular basis.

2. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company policies and internal control procedures.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of supporting documents.
• Maintain proper segregation of duties within AP transactions.
• Identify control gaps and report risks to the AP Section Head.

3. Monthly Closing & Reporting

• Support AP-related monthly closing activities.
• Prepare accruals for unrecorded liabilities.
• Reconcile supplier balances and AP sub-ledger with GL.
• Assist in preparing reports required for management and auditors.

4. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure correct application of VAT and withholding tax.
• Review supplier tax documentation.
• Maintain compliance with local tax and legal requirements.
• Support tax filing processes related to payables.

5. Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze aging reports and highlight overdue or disputed balances.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within AP workflows.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Support performance monitoring through KPIs.