Accounts Payable Officer

About Wood CoutureWood Couture manufactures bespoke furniture, artwork, and decorative accessories, with a strong presence in high-end hospitality and residential projects worldwide. With over 27 years of expertise and a commitment to quality and innovation, we take pride in delivering exceptional products and services to our clients.Role OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This role will focus on managing vendor payments, ensuring compliance with company standards, and supporting project financial control. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel expertise, and experience in project-driven environments to ensure operational efficiency and accurate financial reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Budgeting & Reporting: Validate expected project costs and revenues, update project cards, analyze variances, and prepare daily management reports.Vendor PO & Invoice Management: Receive, verify, and record supplier POs and invoices, ensuring accurate three-way matching (PO, Invoice, Bill of Lading).Bank Payment Processing: Execute payments via bank transfer, cheque, or online portal with accuracy and timeliness.Project Control Reports: Update and reconcile project control reports with new POs, invoices, and payments.Payment Scheduling: Prepare and release daily payment schedules in line with due dates and cash flow availability.Reconciliation: Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.Documentation: Maintain systematic AP documentation in compliance with company standards.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a project-based, manufacturing, or fit-out environment.Strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor reconciliation, and project cost control.Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, advanced formulas, dashboards).ERP experience (Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in English with excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.