Overview
Leads and manages the assigned accounts payable segment and Unit staff to ensure accurate, timely, and proper recording of financial transactions. Acts as a focal point for advice and guidance on processing financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the assigned accounts payable segment and Unit staff.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and proper recording of all financial transactions.
- Act as payment authorization officer for payments within delegated monetary limits.
- Coordinate the monitoring and reporting of assigned accounts payable segment key performance indicators.
- Review accounting records/financial exception reports to ensure data integrity.
- Lead less complex change initiatives and participate in complex change initiatives.
- Recommend, develop, and implement innovative solutions affecting the Section/Division.
- Ensure adequate internal controls related to financial transactions processing are in place.
- Review periodic and year-end closure tasks assigned to the Unit/Section.
- Prepare year-end financial statements.
Required Experience
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, at least two of which in an international environment.
- Experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience in drafting various policy and procedure documents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree - University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or directly related field.
- Advanced university degree or recognised professional accounting certification is an advantage.
