We are seeking a skilled and organized Account Payable Accountant to join our Madagascar team.
As an Account Payable Accountant, you will ensure accurate and timely processing of suppliers' invoices in the ERP and payments. You will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling accounts payable records, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any discrepancies and provide support in month-end closing activities.
Responsibilities
1 - Accounts Payable
- Process all incoming invoices and ensure they are recorded in the system on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
- Ensure an effective tracking of documents to ensure that all required approvals are obtained on a timely basis
- Ensure that GRIR report does not contain any transaction outstanding for more than 90 days
- Process transfer of all recorded invoices to the Treasury team on a timely basis
- Ensure that the Aged Payable Report is reviewed on a weekly basis and that it is reconciled to the GL on a monthly basis
- Reconcile the Aged Payable Report with suppliers’ statement on a monthly basis
2 - Value-added Taxes
- Ensure that input VAT is properly accounted for using the correct VAT code in the system. This must be in line with the local tax legislation. In case of doubt, please consult the GL and Tax Accountant Records Management
- Ensure that all suppliers invoices and records are archived in line with the company’s document retention policy.
3 - Cashier
- Act as the backup of the Cashier as and when required.
4 - Finance
- Ensure that all customers receipts are properly accounted for and applied against the correct sales invoices.
5 - External/Internal Audit
- Provide all required information to Auditors as per agreed audit deadline.
6 - Finance
- Perform monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations on assigned GL accounts assigned and ensure that issues raised are followed up and cleared on a timely basis
Requirements
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance
- A first experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Ability in English is a plus