AP Accountant

Job Description

Accounts Payable Management

• Supervise the accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Review and approve payment batches, ensuring compliance with company policies and authorization procedures.
• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger with the general ledger (payables, prepaid expenses).
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely settlement of liabilities to optimize cash flow.
• Follow up on purchase receipts and remaining quantities.
• Review tax accruals, VAT reports, and WHT-associated working papers.
• Prepare vendor aging reports.
• Follow up on suppliers’ balances at each reporting date.
• Follow up on checks issued to vendors and reconcile them with invoices.
• Review and follow up on cash covenant accounts and employee advances, and prepare account settlement entries.
• Review insurance documents and compensation accounts.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable processes and financial record-keeping.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Mandatory experience with Odoo ERP System and advanced Excel.
• Experience in preparing and submitting VAT and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns through the Egyptian Tax Authority portal, or at a minimum, experience in preparing the related tax reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.