Trade Payable Analyst – Finance

About the role

We are looking for a Trade Payable Analyst to join our finance team. The role focuses on processing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate payments, and supporting the month‑end close for retail operations.

Key responsibilities

• Review, validate and post vendor invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes in the ERP system.
• Reconcile any differences in price, quantity, tax or discounts and initiate corrective actions.
• Process vendor payments on time, applying back‑margin deductions and complying with VAT, tax and withholding regulations.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics and other departments to align financial data with operational activities.
• Maintain and update the Retail Tracker, Payment Master Sheet and RO Tracker.
• Perform periodic reconciliations of advances, outstanding balances and bank statements.
• Ensure all invoices for the month are posted before the closing deadline.
• Investigate and resolve debit/credit notes, short payments and disputes.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations to support statutory and internal audits.

Required profile

• ACCA or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounts payable or trade finance.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in an ERP system for invoice processing and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.