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Key duties include processing and verifying invoices, preparing, and executing payments, maintaining vendor records, and reconciling transactions. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this position. Daily activities include Accounts Payable invoice processing, weekly payment runs, and statement reconciliations. The successful incumbent must preferably possess a Degree in Accounting/Finance or at least 3-5 years Accounting work experience including Accounts Payable, Freight Forwarding and/or Logistics, GL, International Accounting with analytical and mathematical skills. You will also require general proficiency in IT and in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.\n\nDUTIES:\n\nValidate, verify, post business transactions, verify financial data for use in maintaining Accounts Payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization\nMaintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.\nMaintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files.\nClarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures.\nObtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.\nAssist during monthly closure – make sure that all payable invoices are registered into accounting system.\nHandle and post-administrational invoices.\nCheck various mail requests, statements and communicate in a polite manner both with Creditors and forwarders.\nMaintain and reconcile Vendors accounts under your control on quarterly basis.\nCooperate with GL Accountants and Auditors providing data, answering to questions.\nTrain colleagues and share information.\nReplace colleagues during vacation, sick leave periods both in Accounts Payable team and department.\nOther duties and projects as needed.\nMake sure, that all weekly procedures are done by using guidelines.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\n\nQualifications –\n\nDegree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or 3-5 years of experience in Accounting.\n\nExperience/Skills –\n\nAccounts Payable experience.\nExperience with Freight Forwarding and/or Logistics.\nExperience with GL, International Accounting.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken.\nKnowledge in Accounting process.\nDetail oriented, able to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines.\nAble to work in a team and independently.\nAnalytical and mathematical skills.\nGeneral competence in IT and in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.\nOrganisational and communication skills.\nTeamwork mindset.\nAbility to analyse and solve problems.\n\nATTRIBUTES:\n\nSelf-Management – You need to possess the drive and ability to deliver on projects without constant supervision.\n\nTechnical – This role has a heavy emphasis on thinking and working outside the box. 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