Senior Accountant (AP & Banking)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant – AP & Banking to manage the company’s accounts payable functions and banking operations. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable Operations & ControlManage full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, 3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice), and vendor payment execution.Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegation of authority, tax regulations (e.g. VAT), and accounting standards (IFRS). Provide end to end Data related to AP for VAT Return submissionMaintain a rigorous control environment to mitigate risks such as duplicate payments, fraud, or non-compliance.Vendor ManagementManage a large and growing base of local and international vendors with sensitivity to contractual terms, payment terms, and dispute resolution.Foster effective vendor relationships while protecting company interests and supporting procurement and legal teams as needed.Financial Reporting & ReconciliationPerform regular AP sub-ledger to GL reconciliations and ensure all variances are investigated and resolved promptly.Support the month-end and year-end closing process with accurate accruals, schedules, and reconciliations.Ensure that Vendor SOA’s are matched with Company Books.Audit & ComplianceServe as the AP focal point during internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and timely submission of audit schedules and supporting documents.Maintain complete and auditable documentation of AP transactions in line with regulatory and company policies.Liasoning with Tax ConsultantsSystems & Process ImprovementSuggest automation initiatives and enhance the efficiency of AP operations through ERP (preferably Zoho Books) and digital tools.Suggest process improvements to manage increasing transaction volumes and complexity.Stakeholder EngagementCollaborate with Procurement, Project Management, Treasury, and Business Units to align on payment cycles, project-related capex disbursements, and vendor queries.Provide insights into payment status, risks, and opportunities.Banking/ Govt DuesLiasoning with Bank for account opening, KYC’s, user management, filling application for credit limits and accumulation of documents, payment of trade license#J-18808-Ljbffr