Accounts Payable Accountant

Scope:  The Accounts Payable Accountant must play an integral role in:

• Direct all Accounts Payables functions and ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with company’s policy and sound accounting practice.
• Prepare monthly accruals and reversals for approval based the approval matrix.
• Collaborate with the procurement team in the monthly review of the open PO (in advance of the month-end) to ensure that critical obligations are identified/follow up with the respective departments.
• Conduct Balance Sheet and General Ledger reviews and review reconciliations by agreed GLOM deadline including the schedule of accruals.
• Support the month end closure for WD3 deadline
• Responsible for preparing the weekly AP cash flows for suppliers taking into account timing differences and likely outcomes.
• Ensure suppliers statements are reviewed weekly and reconciled monthly and quarterly.
• Communicate with the vendors to ensure payments are processed and scheduled on time
• Ensure weekly cheque runs prior to disbursements and follow with Treasury to ensure that the payments are done on time.
• Ensure that all invoices are approved and coded accurately
• Ensure compliance with all established control procedures
• Collaborate with other business units as well as procurement to resolve match variances and other related issues
• Safeguard the integrity of all payment systems (supplier ) by enforcing and constantly reviewing controls and reporting on it
• Resolve internal and external payment issues and General Ledger matters when issues are escalated
• Prepare monthly accounts payable ageing report
• Perform any other related duties assigned from time to time.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the Accounts Payable  Sub Ledger.
• Grow the capabilities of the Accounts payable team to the benefit of the company and the individuals.
• Own the performance outcome that the AP team needs to deliver.
• Be open to learning any new ideas from others.
• Constantly deliver excellent performance.
• Be Authentic – stand up for what is right.
• Seek opportunities to bring Celebration Brand’s value to life.

• Assist the Treasury Manager with presentations and training.

• Knowledge of Company accounting policy
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel; Pivot tables, VLOOKup, etc.)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Organized
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidentiality.
• Vendor relationship skills.
• Analytical
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strong integrity and dedication
• Meet deadlines
• Strong motivational and people skills
• Sound appreciation for safety and safety culture

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supervisory position
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business nor related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Word)
• Ability to communicate proficiently at all levels and maintain excellent customer relations