General Accountant

About The Role:

The General Accountant is responsible for executing accounts payable processing, payment execution, reconciliations, and supporting general accounting activities. The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier payments and financial records, while supporting month end close and maintaining strong transaction level controls. This role is execution focused and operates under review, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Process end-to-end accounts payable transactions, including invoice validation, coding, posting, and processing in Xero
• Administer bill and purchase order approvals through ApprovalMax in line with internal policies
• Prepare and process domestic and international payments, including bank transfers, Payoneer, Wise, and credit cards
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or missing invoices
• Ensure accurate recording of supplier payments, bank charges, and foreign exchange differences
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely payments and avoid penalties

Reconciliations & Journals

• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations, including:

• AP balances Bank and clearing accounts Credit cards and digital wallets (e.g. Payoneer, Wise)

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, reversals, and adjustments
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

Month End Close Support

• Support month end close activities relating to payables and expenses
• Assist in ensuring completeness and accuracy of AP balances
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for review

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Act as a point of contact for supplier payment queries
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to AP transactions
• Coordinate with banks and payment platforms on transaction related matters

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain organized records of invoices, approvals, and payment documentation
• Ensure documentation meets audit, tax, and internal control requirements
• Follow established SOPs and support updates to process documentation
• Continuous Improvement & Support
• Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance tasks and projects
• Identify process inefficiencies or errors and raise improvement suggestions
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives as required

Core Competencies:

Technical & Professional

• Solid understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles
• Experience with reconciliations and journal entries
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Xero)

Process & Control

• Strong attention to detail and transaction accuracy
• Understanding of approval workflows and basic internal controls
• Ability to follow documented finance processes consistently

Organization & Behavior

• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and payment schedules
• Reliable and methodical working style
• Willingness to learn and take feedback