AVP- BPL Accounts Payable Lead

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President - BPL Accounts Payable Lead to manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements and accounting records.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, and report on these risks to senior colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Develop and implement up-to-date financial policies and procedures.
• Manage selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to authorities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

Assistant Vice President Expectations:

• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce, or a professional qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong experience in Financial Control, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, R2R or Finance Operations.
• Good understanding of month-end close, journal processing, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in finance transformation, process standardization and automation.
• Working knowledge of ERP and finance platforms such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent financial systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to automation and data tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Python, VBA or similar technologies.