Mid-Level
Purchase to Pay Officer
Company Description
We are SGS, We are different! We are a global leaders in certification, testing and inspection. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.
Job Description
The incumbent, in will be part of a team responsible for performing tasks within the Purchase to Pay (P2P) Pay) process (Accounts Payable and Travel Expense) as well as your involvement during the Month End Closing activities.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Creation of suppliers and supplier banks
- Processing of incoming invoices including PO matching
- Follow up on match/holds exceptions.
- Verifying that the invoices comply with policies and procedures.
- Preparing and processing payments
- Processing prepayments and follow up on prepaid invoices.
- Handling statements
- Validating purchase order data and transmitting it to the supplier
- Follow up on transactions on the Accounts Payables Ageing
- Follow up on open Purchase Orders and invoices on hold.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices.
- Tasks related to the month-end closing.
- Auditing expense reports
- Handling and responding to inquiries (Internal and external)
- Assisting P2P manager/Team lead
- Any other duties and responsibilities assigned to you by the Finance Operations Manager from time to time.
- Ensure that work carried meets the requirements of the Group Integrity and Confidentiality standards and procedures.
- Any other duties and responsibilities assigned to you by the Team Lead and Finance Operations Manager from time to time.
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance with at least 2+ years’ experience as a finance/accounting generalist
- Professional qualifications in Finance/Accounting an added advantage.
- Experience with local country clients/suppliers will be an asset.
- Basic working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word)
- Analytical skills and deadline-oriented
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to examine and interpret financial data.
- Good interpersonal skills and highly organized
Additional Information
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should send their application letter and CV tohure.kenya@sgs.comby 2nd October 2025 clearly statingthe role title on the subject line. Pleasenote SGS does not solicit for funds for anyof its vacancies.
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