Accountant - Accounts Payable

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Invoice & Payment Processing:

• Accurately process invoices, credit memos, and other financial documents ensuring they are entered in line with deadlines and company policies.
• Accurately process payments for approval and record all payments in line with deadlines and company policy
• Accurately prepare and maintain goods in transit and other purchase related accruals
• Liaise with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of accounts for goods in transit, goods shipped but not invoice, and inventory
• Liaise with senior accountant to ensure correct recording and processing of IG invoices, credit notes and other financial documents ensuring compliance with deadlines and company policies.
• Support with preparation of LC and LoC as required
  
  

Vendor Management:

• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for vendor enquiries received from Procurement and work with Procurement to resolve payment discrepancies should they arise
  
  

Reconciliations & Reporting:

• Reconcile vendor accounts on a monthly basis in line with company policy and ensure they are up to date and complete, prepare accounts payable aging reports as needed
• Reconcile bank accounts in line with company policy and ensure they are up to date and complete
• Actively support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
  
  

Record Keeping:

• Maintain precise and detailed records of all account transactions and correspondence for financial and audit purposes.
  
  

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policy
• Assist with internal and external audits, and provide documentation as needed.
  
  

Other Activities

Assist with ad hoc requests, improvement initiatives and support for the wider Finance team

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Accounting
• Knowledge of Microsoft office / windows
• Knowledge in ERP Accounting system NAVISION
• GCC experience a plus
• Min 5+ years experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience
• Experience of accounting within Manufacturing and production industry preferable
• Experience in complex group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public company
  
  

Technical And Interpersonal

• Knowledge of and ability to apply international accounting standards and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to internal controls.
• Good analytical skills
• Vigilant and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management capabilities
• Team player
  
  

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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