ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

• Assist, guide, and instruct support staff on non-routine policy interpretations or transaction problems which require resolutions
• Implement reporting procedures and internal controls and system setup for the purpose of maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain various fiscal information, files, and records for providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Participate in establishing departmental policy.
• Perform supervisory functions for the accounts payable department, including interviewing and recommending the hiring of new staff members; providing or arranging for training for staff; evaluating staff performance; and recommending personnel actions to ensure adequate and competent staffing.
• Plan work assignments, evaluate work performed, and provide direction and decisions in handling procedural and technical problems. Monitor work outcomes and provide metric data for management.
• Reconcile a variety of accounts (COGs, Admin Expense, Accounts payable and Inventory GLs) and reports for ensuring accuracy.
• Research discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g., purchase orders, vendors, invoices, Inventory write offs & Adjustment etc.) for ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Payment planning and Forecast fund flows and bank status for working capital requirement
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including monthly expense accruals.
• Assist in budget planning, monitoring and variance reporting.
• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis.
• Preparation, presentation and dealing with Auditors and necessary reports for management information daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of tax.
• Attend to additional requests by your manager as required and perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Desired Candidate Profile

• ACCA / CIMA, Degree / Masters in Finance or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in related filed
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable, Finalization of Books and reporting, handling Audit
• Create control mechanism within the department and organization.
• Inventory accounting and consumption booking comparison
• System set up and configuration from Accounts Payable side
• Working experience in an accounting system is mandatory- preferably in MS Dynamics GP
• Hospital experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in Office package (Microsoft Word/Excel)