An Accounts Payable Executive at IFS is responsible for the timely and accurate invoice processing of IFS’s both external and internal suppliers. The role is focused on understanding the procurement to pay life cycle and ensuring timely readiness for payment, with relevant internal controls being followed and well within the credit terms agreed with suppliers.
The role requires a high level of attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of the various local taxation requirements will also be important but will be developed.
In addition, an Accounts Payable Executive at IFS continuously expands their business process domain knowledge and shares this knowledge to guide others.
Primary job role:
- Ensure accurate data capture of invoices received through validation and internal control mechanisms.
- Co-ordinate with local Finance and Operations teams regarding to ensure that invoice submission instructions are adhered too and in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Ensure that appropriate accounting entries are recorded for all invoices raised in accordance with IFRS and IFS policies and processes.
- Understand and follow through on procurement policies
- Respond to supplier invoice queries to ensure tasks are carried out timely and efficiently
- Investigate and resolve any internal or external enquires related to supplier invoices
- Processing of invoices in line with relevant procedures and agreed timelines and further ensuring the relevant approvals are in place
- Performs all activities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Completes all activities in accordance within IFS standard operating procedures.
- Accounts payable related month end activity procedures and support in both internal and external audits
- Ensure lowest levels of late interest fees and penalties that could be caused by delays from AP
- Engage in process improvement opportunities and initiate relevant cost reduction practices to drive efficiency.
- Ability to work on shift basis.
- Perusing a University degree, or equivalent professional qualifications, in the accounting and finance field
- Continuously expanding your functional and technical domain knowledge is a very important part of being at IFS
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (MS Excel is mandatory) with background in MS Outlook
- Proficient in using ERP applications
- Knowledgeable in Internal controls
We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.
