ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary
The Payable Accountant will be responsible for payment processing, bookkeeping, month-end reconciliations, and supporting Accounts Payable operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, good coordination skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
1. Accounts Payable & Payment Processing
- Prepare and process vendor payments in compliance with internal policies and deadlines
- Verify accuracy and completeness of supporting documents before payment
- Liaise with internal departments and vendors to resolve payment-related issues
2. Bookkeeping & Month-End Closing
- Record accounting transactions accurately and timely in the accounting system
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation and ensure all discrepancies are resolved
- Reconcile VAT input/output and support monthly VAT reports
- Breakdown and reconcile ending balances of payables and other accounts
- Support AP Leader on month-end and year-end closing activities
3. Vendor & Internal Coordination
- Work closely with Procurement, Operations, and other departments to ensure proper documentation for payments
- Coordinate with vendors regarding invoices, statements, and payment follow-ups
4. Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and tax regulations
- Prepare periodic AP reports as required by the AP Leader
5. System & Process Improvement
- Support ERP system rollout and daily operations (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)
- Proactively identify and resolve issues to improve process efficiency and risk control
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting, AP experience is a plus
- Basic communication in English (reading emails, basic conversation)
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
- Experience using SAP or Oracle is an advantage
- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Good problem-solving and coordination skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks