Associate Analyst: Payables Job Cellulant Corporation

Associate Analyst: Payables Job Cellulant Corporation

Role Overview:

As Associate Analyst – Payables, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day accounts payable operations for our West Africa business. You will be responsible for accurate and timely invoice processing, payment execution, vendor coordination, and financial reporting inputs.

You’ll work closely with the regional finance team and cross-functional teams to ensure our payables process runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys detail, structure, and is hungry to grow in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, staff claims, and payment requests in line with internal controls and timelines.
• Ensure accurate coding and posting of all transactions into the ERP system.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor records, payment terms, and bank details.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payables reports, including ageing analysis and payment forecasts.
• Support monthly close activities, including AP reconciliations and accrual entries.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure proper documentation and approval of payments.
• Assist in responding to audit queries and provide documentation as needed.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely closure or matching with invoices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AP processes and enhance accuracy.
• What You’ll Need to Succeed

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, finance operations, or financial reporting.
• Strong familiarity with invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment execution in a multi-country or cross-functional setting.
• Prior experience in fintech, banking, telco, or a fast-paced technology company is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Part or full professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage.

Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial entries and reporting.
• Proactive, well-organized, and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with teams in different countries.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, agile, and evolving business environment.

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