Accounts Payable specialistNityo Infotech

Job Summary:
The AP Specialist supports the Senior Specialist / Team Leader in the daily accounts payable processing and payment and reconciliation with the vendor's statement of account.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
Processes vendors' invoices and employees' expense reports.
Responsible for the resolution of invoice and expense report issues and problems.
Ownership in investigating and resolving any AP items on the Cashbook.
Coordinates with internal customers (Business Units) for any query and/or disputes.
Payments:
Initiates payment runs with reasonable promptness and accuracy which includes ability to resolve issues with minimum supervision (includes ensuring full approval in the bank within 24 hours from initiating the batch).
Ensures prompt application of Credit Notes and Prepayments/Advances.
Seeks approval for payment batches from BU's and adjusts payment batches as required.
Account Reconciliations, Accruals and other reports:
Prepares monthly accrual and journal entries based on unprocessed invoices.
Reconciles intercompany transactions with affiliates.
Generate and prepare reports on data needed in CARS such as SOA, invoices processed.
Qualifications:
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
At least 4 years accounts payable or general accounting-related work experience.
Should have experience in Shared Services.
Should have experience with ERP Systems (SAP preferred).
Above average communication and interpersonal skills.
Team player skills.
Be able to work in a structured environment.
Good people's skills.
Excellent EXCEL skills.