Overhead & Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an Overhead & Accounts Payable Accountant to join a global commodity trading company. The role focuses on managing invoice processing, overhead cost tracking, and supporting month‑end closing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the invoice review process, ensuring approvals and compliance with internal policies.
• Accurately post invoices to the accounting system with correct GL codes and cost centres.
• Process payments in line with company procedures, internal controls, and regulations.
• Follow up on overdue invoices and unresolved cash items, investigating and resolving balances.
• Coordinate rebilling of overhead costs between group entities, meeting timelines and accuracy requirements.
• Contribute to monthly and periodic closing, calculating and documenting accruals, provisions, and related schedules.
• Track and review overhead expenses such as staff, office, travel, and administrative costs.
• Analyze cost movements and variances, identifying unusual patterns and providing insights to management.
• Support design and maintenance of cost allocation models across departments or business units.
• Maintain reliable overhead cost data to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
• 3–5 years of experience in invoice management, accruals, provisions, cost allocation, or overhead controlling.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to detect inconsistencies and explain variances.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within defined policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Well‑organized, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Good communication skills to explain financial information to finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel