Initiate and manage the weekly payment cycle, starting with payment proposal creation for all due and ready-to-pay invoices
Validate payment proposals, ensuring accuracy and completeness of invoice data, and confirm which invoices should be paid
Create payment groups from validated proposals, ensuring correct grouping by company code and client
Coordinate with relevant teams for multi-level review and approval of payment groups
Upload approved payment files to the bank portal, seek bank approver authorization, and confirm payment release
Update payment status in ERP systems and ensure automatic remittance advice is sent to suppliers
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all payment batches, approvals, and exceptions
Respond to urgent payment requests within defined TAT
Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, and escalation protocols
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to payments
Liaise with AP Query team, Supplier Onboarding, and other stakeholders for issue resolution and process improvements

5-6 years’ experience in a similar position
Motivated, positive and flexible in approach to work
Proactive in identifying issues and potential solutions
Self-supporting; diligent
Ability to work methodically and efficiently
Process-driven approach to work
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
Ability to learn quickly, and desire to develop
Commitment to solve requests and problems
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Intermediate / Advanced PC skills, proficient in Office tools, such as Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel
Familiarity with JDE E1 financial is advantageous

SME, Accounts Payable

Key skills