Accountant Payable

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• The accountant shall ensure that all entries into the systems (including bank portals) are authorized, complete and accurate; and payments are made on a timely basis.
• Accurate banking information of vendors/partners/consultants/staff are duly captured and updated in their system profiles & bank payment portal.
• Preparation of payment vouchers and checks/TT Forms.
• System invoice & payment registrations.
• Payments are made to vendors, consultants, partners & employees in a timely manner.
• Payment requests from Country Offices are duly processed for payment (from HQ).
• Follow up with procurement to clear any issues in the P2P process.
• Work with Treasury function to ensure that there is adequate fund for payments to vendors, service providers, partners and collaborators & staff via telegraphic transfers or checks.
• Assist the Financial Services Unit in various projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency, including the establishment of centralized invoice receipt, automated batch payment runs and periodical compliance reporting. 
• Facilitate the annual financial audit of WorldFish, as well as other project audits (which include the analysis and follow-up of AP balances).
• Manage AP Mailbox & follow up AP issues in AP mailbox.
• Compile relevant tax invoices to claim the tax refund from the Royal Malaysian Customs (SST). The incumbent shall ensure that all tax invoices are filed systematically to enable easy retrieval and audit.

• Reconcile AP Control Accounts (Vendors, Partners and Consultants) in the GL to Sub-ledger balances every month. Investigate and resolve the open items within 30 days as well as provide the necessary support and liaise with Country Offices/Local Finance Teams for the purpose and escalation if necessary.
• Perform tracking and analytical review on the age of payable balances.
• Aged payable balances are duly settled/paid and cleared from the GL or reconciled to Sub-ledger balances every month.
• Expenses and liabilities as at each month-end are duly recorded as at the cut-off date and time (for reporting purposes).
• Perform any re-classification request by Project Accountant.
• Verified & Reconciled Account Statement given by Vendor. 
• Ensure all posting to the realized and unrealized forex codes are correct, timely and

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