JOB PURPOSE
The AP Non-Merchandise Services Specialist at Azadea Business Services is responsible for delivering thorough and professional accounting services and for overseeing the activities of the AP unit to ensure the group receives a streamlined and efficient end-to-end service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage accounts payable data, reconciles supplier ledgers, and carefully review recorded invoices to ensure accuracy in proper ledger accounts. Monitor and prevent duplicate invoices, while adhering to and enforcing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to guarantee the availability and accuracy of information.
- Collaborate closely with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits, ensuring the consistent provision of accurate and timely information.
- Generate reports based on statistical and functional metrics pertaining to spending volume and nature, following specified schedules to ensure timely availability of all necessary information for review
- Guarantee adherence to cut-off dates, closure of general ledger accounts, and timely and accurate adjustments in line with the established period end calendar.
- Reconcile receivables and bank ledgers and accurately records receivables in the proper ledger to ensure information availability and accuracy.
- Reconcile provision accounts promptly and accurately, ensuring proper treatment of VAT/Withholding tax in accordance with country regulations.
- Continuously update the bookkeeping manual to keep the team informed of any changes in regulations, VAT/Withholding tax, and accounting classifications for expenses.
- Validate, review, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including fixed assets, prepaid items, gross margin, etc. by identifying, investigating, and rectifying routine errors and anomalies in input data to maintain clean and reconciled suspense and provision accounts.
- Deliver and maintain a high-level customer service, ensuring satisfaction among internal customers by meeting all internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and promptly following up on requests.
- Address issues related to supplier ledger reconciliation and maintain effective control over invoice approvals and recording. Attend queries raised by both internal and external customers and provide reasonable solutions.
Qualifications - LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Language Skills
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in French is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Finance, or a similar role.
Master's degree is a plus.
EXPERIENCE
Two to four years of experience is a similar role.
Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.
