Accounts Payable Associate

Kitopi is a tech-powered food company. We partner with and invest in restaurants and food concepts to help them expand beyond borders. Founded in 2018, our mission is to satisfy the world’s appetite. Kitopi (pronounced: “Kee-Toh-Pee”) stands for Kitchen Utopia. We are enablers, partnering with brands to deliver food about you. We do this by providing services centered around (but not limited to) sourcing, preparing, producing, and packaging - working closely with our delivery partners to ensure a safe and quick delivery. This is made possible thanks to our in-built, pioneering cloud kitchen technology 'SKOS' - a first-of-its-kind innovation in the world and our 3500+ Kitopians, who bring their best every day. In addition to on-demand meals cooked in our cloud kitchens, we also offer subscription-based meal plans and a first-of-its-kind virtual food court concept Mix ‘N’ Match. Kitopi currently operates more than 100 kitchens across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar with its tech-hub in Poland and its customer experience center in the UAE. What You'll Do? Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including invoices, statements, etc. Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Paying vendors by scheduling paychecks & Transfers and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance Preparing analyses of accounts and producing weekly aging reports. Continuing to improve the payment process Weekly Bank reconciliation and finalizing a month BRS within 2nd of every month. Financials Closing: Finalize all the AP-related processes, including invoice booking, Accruals, Capex, etc. Negotiating for the Credit terms, Coordinate with the Supply chain team to improve the credit limit and terms. Ultimate customer satisfaction through the foremost AP Process. Serve as a key team member in the timely and successful monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing of financial statements and financial analysis. Support the monthly close process through the timely preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and lead schedules. Analyze data and prepare supporting schedules to fulfill external auditor’s quarterly and annual audit requests. Work with auditors as required during audits. Process all aspects of accounts payable. Includes: purchase order processing, code invoices, ERP system data entry, seek appropriate approvals, and preparation of check runs. Identify areas for improvement and efficiency related to the accounts payable process and help lead the implementation of such improvements. Maintain accounts payable policy, procedures, and process documentation. What Are We Looking For? Bachelor's or associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related. At least 2 years experience as an accounts payable specialist, or similar. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations. Keen attention to detail Great time management and organizational skills Excellent collaboration and communication abilities Recruitment Process and Timeline First, you apply and let our recruiters review your profile. After reviewing, you will receive a link to book a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you have been shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers. Depending on the scope of the role and the function, you may need to attend 2-3 rounds (which might include case study, role-play, trial, or live coding - this will be communicated to you in the initial conversation). Upon successful completion, your recruiter will get in touch with you to discuss the offer. We aim to take you through this process within 2-3 weeks. Benefits Extensive learning opportunities - we offer many hard and soft skills training to help you improve and challenge yourself You'll be involved in customized workshops run by Kitopi Academy You’ll have a chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment You’ll be part of one of the most caring communities out there. Finding a chance to become a shareowner with our ESOP plan Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist because we care about you No Dress Code! The infamous team activities and social events are bursting with fun Inclusive Private Health Insurance Up to 50% discount from Kitopi brands 30 calendar days annual leave So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi? We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work in the world, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. We celebrate our rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0 tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company where we're all proud to work for. Tech-enabled and customer-obsessed, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite. #J-18808-Ljbffr