Accounts Payable Officer

This is a full-time position based in Islamabad. Relevant female applicants will be highly preferred. 

The Accounts Payable Officer is a junior / entry level role which will report to and work under the supervision of Assistant Manager Accounts Payable. 

Key tasks and responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Post business transactions, process invoices, and verify financial data, ensuring accurate accounts payable records. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and manage the vendor aging report. Run month-end centralized tasks for allocated entities, posting transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records. Prepare account analyses and produce monthly reports. Ensure AP KPIs are met. Correspond with vendors and respond to internal and external inquiries. Assist with month-end closing. Maintain accurate historical records and provide supporting documentation for audits as required. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information. Liaise closely with project teams to book project costs and ensure accuracy. Assist the Shared Services Manager with tax, audits, and KPI report submissions for assigned entities, detailing issues and solutions. Assist with all external and internal corporate and project stakeholders within allocated group entities. Perform any other tasks assigned by the UK Finance team and line manager.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accurately and promptly prepare AP KPI reports for allocated entities Reconcile vendor accounts and settlements in a timely manner. Ensure successful cost booking by providing timely and accurate information for corporate and project expenses.

Key Relationships:

• Group Management Accountant
• UK Finance Team
• African Finance Team
• Project Accounting Team 
• Cash & Bank Manager
• Pakistan Regional Finance Teams

REQUIREMENTS 

• ACCA/ACMA/CIMA/CAF/BBA Finance/BS Finance.

• Relevant experience and proven track record in a corporate, highly professional environment for at least 2 years.
• Understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting treatments of different costs. Experience of Sage Accounting software will be a plus
• Planning and delivering results Accuracy, quality and accountability Managing complexity Innovation and change management Communication and knowledge management Leadership and direction Collaboration and teamwork Personal impact and effectiveness

• Understanding of role and consolidated financial statements Knowledge of global accounting standards Understanding of when and how to raise concerns Knowledge of team goals and company vision and values Understanding of expectations and requirements Understanding of policies related to job

• Good verbal, written and numerical skills Impeccable attention to detail and focus. Strong computer literacy.

• High level of emotional intelligence in the following areas: self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management. Shows empathy and patience. Proactive, self-starter, resourceful. Open-minded, flexible approach to problem-solving. Resilient to changing circumstances and challenges. Achievement oriented. Trustworthy and able to keep information confidential.

• Reliable, professional, contentious and accountable.