Accounts Payable Accountant – Permanent

About the role

The Accounts Payable Accountant will manage end‑to‑end AP operations within a shared services environment, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. This permanent position supports corporate reporting, audit activities, and continuous process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Process invoices and execute daily and month‑end payment runs.
• Perform 2‑way and 3‑way invoice matching and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain account reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations and GST/VAT compliance.
• Support corporate and statutory reporting, including SOX testing and audit documentation.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and vendors to ensure timely payments and handle escalations.
• Prepare operational metrics reports and document exception cases.
• Participate in process‑improvement initiatives and execute manual and host‑to‑host payments after verification.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting or Business Studies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong background in Accounts Payable functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI‑driven tools such as RPA or workflow automation is an advantage.

Required skills

• Oracle ERP
• SAP ERP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)