Accounts Payable Officer

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Role:

Reporting to the Account Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense claims, and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial regulations. The role involves account reconciliation, resolving discrepancies, supporting month-end closings, and fostering strong vendor relationships to maintain financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify, and enter invoices from Factory, Warehouse or Admin into the accounts payable system.
• Receive employee cash advances request, verify and process.
• Perform biweekly reconciliation and request settlement on advances from employees.
• Assist with preparing reports, such as biweekly or monthly adjustments, clearings and movements on supplier accounts.
• Reconcile vendor statements with internal records to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all invoices, payments, and vendor information.
• Address and resolve discrepancies on accounts or issues with invoices and payments to both employees and suppliers.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice postings.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone who is committed, action oriented, problem solver and excellent relationship skills, pays attention to detail and is ready to explore the opportunities and challenges that the role brings.