Accounts Payable Officer

Location: Luanda, Angola
Company: Nestlé Angola
Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business Adminitration or similar qualification

Minimum Relevant work experience: Prior experience (5+ years) in Procure to Pay or Accounts Payable as Specialist

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

Nestlé Angola is currently looking for a Accounts payable Officer who will oversee the accounts payable in voice processing - such as filling out of vendor master data, scanning and indexing, posting, vendor invoice and payment processing, and reconciling vendor accounts - to ensure that the vendors are paid on time.  Manage and monitor the quality of services delivered to customer is in accordance with Service Level Agreements as agreed and signed with the market. Also coordinate the staff supervised to reach a satisfactory service provided for each process.

Responsibilties:

• Supervise implementation and execution of team’s daily activities and functions in:
• Invoice Processing - receive, scan, index and post T&E documents from vendors
• Payment Performance – pay T&E from vendors on time based on payment schedule
• Payment Reconciliation – analyze and reconcile Vendors’ Statement of Account (i.e., monthly, quarterly or as the need arises) to clear items
• Responsible for the following activities:
• Drive the payment and accounting processes across the Market
• Ensure liability accruals procedures are observed and correctly executed
• Quality and timely Balance Sheet reconciliation, schedule preparation, escalation of problem accounts
• To keep contact with each vendor to resolve issues and maintain the stabilization in the service.
• Perform Continuous Improvements programs and standardization of AP processes
• Collaborate in implementing best practices of AP processes
• Plan, manage and monitor team’s structure, staffing, methods and procedures to achieve goals and objectives
• Continuously motivates, develops, coaches and trains staff in order to maintain effectiveness
• Ensure compliance on Business Continuity Plan, internal controls, audit.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Degree in Accounting or Administration
• Prior experience (5+ years) in Procure to Pay or Accounts Payable as Specialist
• SAP experience as asset
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address and influence internal and external customers
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Adaptability to change

Benefits

“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

How do I apply?

Apply by clicking on the “apply” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for application is 11th February , 2025  We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted or given feedback.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted