Accounts Payable Specialist

About HorizonsAt Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.Position Overview:We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice processing and payments across the MEA region. The role involves working with international vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate transactions, all while staying compliant with local regulations. This is a fast-paced and collaborative role where strong attention to detail and clear communication are key to success.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Coordination:Process payroll payments directly for Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates in a timely mannerResponsible for communications with local CPAs to ensure payroll payment for Egypt, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa are made on timeAccounts Payable:Full ownership of AP tasks for the MEA regionValidate and capture invoices accurately and in detailProcess vendor and contractor payments in a timely mannerMaintain AP funding forecasts for relevant countriesPerform bank statement updates and reconciliationsSystem Management & Administration:Maintain and update records in Xero for MEA countries. Moving to Netsuite soon.Respond to vendor and internal queries from the shared AP mailboxRespond to internal queries on contractor payments and timely processing of failed paymentsEnsure proper filing of financial and compliance documentationRequirements:3+ years of experience in accounts payableStrong understanding of multi-country payroll and vendor payment processesProficiency in Netsuite (mandatory) and Xero (not mandatory)Excellent attention to detail and organisational skillsTime managementAbility to work in a fast paced environmentAbility to work independently and communicate effectively across cultures and time zoWhat it's like working at HorizonsOur service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:A competitive salaryAn asynchronous working environmentA "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the jobThe ability to work from abroad for a short period of timeGrowth opportunities within the companyWe provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day oneHow to applyPlease fill out the form and upload your CV in a PDF format.If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.Need help? Get in touch with us at: hiring@joinhorizons.com