Junior AP Accountant

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L. in Pune, India, seeks an AP Accountant to ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices and to support daily accounting operations.

The role covers reviewing PO and non-PO invoices, maintaining the AP register, and assisting with month-end close and reporting using ERP systems such as AX/D365/SAP. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar AP role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timely processing of non-PO and PO invoices.
• Review the AP register, vendor statements, and payment reminders.
• Support the organization with professional accounting skills and related daily tasks.
• Conduct accounts payable accounting following company rules and procedures, including cost allocation, calculation, and posting for both non-PO and PO invoices.
• Follow up on invoice approvals and resolve discrepancies with business units.
• Verify postings prior to month-end close.
• Reconcile accounts and open issues by reviewing vendor statements and reminders daily.
• Perform monthly AP-GL reconciliations, accrual postings, and currency revaluations.
• Review open vendor transactions quarterly and clear outstanding balances.
• Generate ad-hoc reports as required.
• Update process documentation regularly.
• Execute internal controls (e.g., Impero controls).
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Participate in projects assigned by superiors.
• Test ERP releases during UAT.

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

AX/D365/SAP

Job description

AP Accountant

The AP Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices and supporting daily accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timely processing of non‑PO and PO invoices.
• Review the AP register, vendor statements, and payment reminders.
• Support the organization with professional accounting skills and related daily tasks.
• Conduct account payable accounting following Hempel rules and procedures, including cost allocation, calculation, and posting for both non‑PO and PO invoices.
• Follow up on invoice approvals and resolve discrepancies with business units.
• Verify correctness of postings (e.g., cost centers, business units, VAT codes) prior to month‑end close.
• Reconcile accounts and open issues by reviewing vendor statements and payment reminders daily and ensuring timely approvals in the invoice workflow system.
• Perform monthly AP‑GL reconciliations, accrual postings, and currency revaluations.
• Review open vendor transactions quarterly, contact vendors, and clear outstanding balances.
• Generate ad‑hoc reports as required.
• Update process documentation regularly.
• Execute relevant internal controls (e.g., Impero controls).
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Participate in projects assigned by superiors.
• Test new releases of ERP systems during UAT.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel).
• Experience with accounting systems AX/D365/SAP is an asset.