Deputy Manager Accounts Payable

About the role

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim Group based in Lahore, Pakistan, is looking for a Deputy Manager Accounts Payable. The role manages the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely recording of supplier invoices, validation of liabilities, vendor reconciliations and payment processing in line with company policy. It also covers month-end and year-end closing, tax and regulatory compliance, internal controls and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including accurate recording and posting of local and foreign supplier invoices, debit notes and credit notes.
• Ensure three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices, validating supporting documents, approvals and tax treatments.
• Review and coordinate payment proposals, ensuring timely payments, accurate deductions and adherence to agreed terms and approval workflows.
• Manage vendor master data, supplier statement reconciliations and outstanding items, in coordination with relevant departments.
• Manage month-end and year-end AP closing, including accruals, GR/IR reconciliations, AP ageing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, company policies and internal controls, and support internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation in AP, working with Procurement, Supply Chain, Stores, Treasury and others.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, ACMA or CIMA (completed or in progress) preferred.
• 4-5 years of finance and accounts experience, including at least 2-3 years managing or supervising Accounts Payable or a similar function.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and end-to-end AP operations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of AP processes, invoice verification, three-way matching, vendor ledger management and payment processing.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, financial reporting and month-end closing.