Accounts Payable Assistant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Assistant will manage the full‑cycle AP function, including invoice processing, payment runs and expense claim handling, while supporting month‑end closing activities. You will work closely with internal teams and external vendors, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain vendor and user records in the procurement platform.
• Review purchase orders, invoices and journal entries for accuracy.
• Process invoices through Coupa and SAP, applying correct GL codes, analytical structures and tax codes.
• Execute weekly payment batches and prepare vendor remittances.
• Manage the AP inbox, respond to vendor and employee inquiries.
• Process employee expense claims and monitor travel & expense thresholds.
• Assist with month‑end tasks such as PO accruals, aged payable reporting and AP summary reports.
• Support ad‑hoc finance projects as required.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance.
• Working towards or completed CA/CPA qualification.
• Minimum one year of AP experience.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and autonomous working skills.

Required skills

• Experience with Coupa, SAP (VIM) and Concur.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.