Account Payable Manager(FMCG) at Phillips Consulting

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Enter and upload invoices into system and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Reports of VAT and WHT by calculating requirements on paid invoices
• Produce monthly reports, assist in month end closing and other projects as needed
• Track expenses and process expense reports such as floats, travels, staff vendors advance etc.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions including vendor statements and prepare analysis of accounts
• Provide data for working capital forecasting requirements for vendors and other creditors.
• Processing payment document in accordance with internal procedures and policy as well as in compliance with legal requirements i.e., Tax laws
• Process Freight Payments and other third parties’ payments by recording entry; verifying documentation and making sure to release the payments within stipulated timelines.
• Reconciling vendor statements and maintaining liaison with suppliers to ensure that payments are made promptly, and accounts are up to date.
• Regular communication with internal and external clients via phone and email correspondence on payment matters
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and performs other duties as required to support the department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Finance / Accounting)
• Candidates must have proven work experience in FMCG industry
• 5-7 years in account payable or general accounting procedures
• An accounting professional certification in either ACCA, ICAN or equivalents
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Ability to use MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of NAVISON or a similar system is an advantage
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and follow up on pending issues