As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you play a key role in performing the day-to-day activities for

Accounts Payable matters according to the highest standards of financial control, compliance and

effective practices.

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Job Description
 Receive, sort, verify, handle exceptions, bar code, scan, and pre-archive Accounts Payable

(AP) documents for further processing

 Validate and process Purchase Order (PO) and contract-based invoices, non-PO invoices,

prepayments, and down payments

 Review supplier open items (due invoices, credit notes, debit balances, etc.) before

executing payments

 Handle internal and external queries and resolve them within the agreed timeline

 Investigate and reverse non-successful payments

 Perform supplier statement of account reconciliation and follow up on open items for

closure

 Perform month-end closing activities, including purchasing accrual according to the closing

timetable/ schedule

 Prepare monthly, quarterly, or yearly reporting, such as monthly KPI reports and other

operational reports based on affiliate requirements

 Reconcile AP balance sheet accounts and clear aged items (e.g., GR/IR, GIT, suspense

account)

 Participate in compliance audits, prepare statutory audit reports & respond to audit queries

as necessary

 Troubleshoot AP issues (workflow, OCR, BOT, process) and work with respective teams (IT,

Automation& GBPS) for resolution

 Participate & support implementation of projects/ initiatives from global, business partners

& RSS.

 Engage in system integration and testing

 Initiate and drive process improvement projects


 Provide technical mentorship to team members and conduct internal process training for

new joiners

 Process suppliers and intercompany invoices accurately and within the predefined KPIs

 Ensure timely payment of suppliers and Intercompany invoices in accordance with agreed

payment terms & Intercompany payment schedule

 Respond promptly to internal and external queries, adhering to predefined KPIs

 Perform timely and accurate AP month-end closing activities, including purchasing accruals,

and provide related reports

 Create and maintain up-to-date work documentation and processes in compliance with ICFR,

group policies, guidelines, and local statutory/legal requirements within agreed timelines

Job requirements

 A degree in Finance & Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent. Professional qualifications

(e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA) are an advantage

 Good communication skills and proficiency in English & Japanese Languages

 Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the specific country language for business

communications

 At least 2 years of experience in transactional accounting teams within a performance-driven

environment

 Knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP/Accounting systems

 Experience working in a