Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to lead end‑to‑end AP processes for our training services division. The role will ensure accurate invoice handling, timely payments, and robust vendor reconciliations while supporting cash‑flow planning.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice verification, expense reports, and payment preparation.
• Process weekly payments for freelance trainers, consultants, and course material suppliers.
• Streamline instructor invoice review and approval workflow to improve efficiency.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements, accrued training expenses, and prepaid fees against the General Ledger.
• Prepare weekly cash‑outflow forecasts and monthly AP aging reports for working‑capital management.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with VAT and withholding tax regulations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Identify and implement improvements to AP processes and internal controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–6 years of Accounts Payable experience in a corporate or service environment.
• Proven experience in invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations and payment cycles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with ERP platforms such as Odoo, SAP FI, Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF functions, data analysis, reporting).
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.