Accounts Payable Executive

Experience : 3 Years
Shift : 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable Inbox Management

  • Manage the Accounts Payable (AP) inbox on a daily basis.
  • Review and process supplier invoices, credit notes, payment queries and other AP-related correspondence.
  • Ensure invoices and queries are appropriately assigned, actioned and responded to within agreed timelines.
  • Follow up with relevant internal teams or suppliers where additional information or clarification is required.
  • Maintain an organised and up-to-date AP inbox.

2. Supplier Invoice Processing

  • Receive and load supplier purchase invoices into the relevant accounting/finance system.
  • Check invoices for accuracy, including supplier details, invoice numbers, dates, amounts, VAT and purchase order information.
  • Ensure invoices are coded and allocated to the correct cost centre, nominal code and/or project.
  • Follow the required approval process and monitor invoices awaiting approval.
  • Identify and resolve duplicate, incorrect or incomplete invoices.
  • Maintain accurate records of processed invoices.

3. Employee Expense Claims

  • Manage and process employee expense claims in line with company policies.
  • Review expense claims for appropriate receipts, approvals and supporting documentation.
  • Verify that expenses comply with the company’s expense policy.
  • Process approved claims for payment and follow up on incomplete or outstanding claims.
  • Maintain accurate records of employee expenses and related documentation.

4. Supplier Payment Monitoring

  • Monitor outstanding supplier invoices and identify payments that are due or overdue.
  • Prepare regular reports of outstanding supplier payments for the Accounts Head/Finance Manager.
  • Highlight overdue, disputed or blocked invoices requiring attention.
  • Assist with payment runs and provide the necessary information to the Accounts Head for payment approval.
  • Follow up with relevant teams to ensure invoices are approved and paid within agreed payment terms.

5. Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Prepare regular AP reports, including outstanding invoices, aged creditors and pending approvals.
  • Provide accurate and timely AP information to the Accounts Head/Finance Manager.
  • Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Ensure AP records are accurate and up to date.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities as required.

6. Supplier & Internal Communication

  • Respond to supplier queries regarding invoices, payments and account balances.
  • Liaise with procurement, operational teams and other internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
  • Maintain professional and timely communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Escalate unresolved or significant issues to the Accounts Head/Finance Manager.

7. General Responsibilities

  • Ensure all AP activities are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for invoices, expenses and payments.
  • Follow company financial procedures, controls and approval processes.
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial and supplier information.
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce manual work or delays.
  • Provide general administrative and operational support to the Accounts/Finance team when required.