Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant

• Review and process invoices from suppliers, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely payments in line with company policies.
• Prepare, process, and track payment batches, including local and international wire transfers, ACH, and check payments, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile supporting documents for FX hedge payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Prepare and submit input VAT reports for monthly, quarterly, or annual filings, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
• Record and update accounting transactions in the general ledger, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Perform regular account reconciliations, including supplier statements and bank reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain robust internal controls for all accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits, ensuring that audit requests are handled efficiently.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting for management, statutory, and regulatory purposes, providing insights into payment trends and cash flow status.
• Assist in reviewing and verifying employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate the accounts payable processes, driving efficiency and reducing manual efforts.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to payments and ensure that relationships are maintained in good standing.