Firmly established as Africa’s carriers’ carrier, award-winning capacity wholesaler WIOCC provides international and African telcos and ISPs with unrivalled high-speed, resilient and diverse capacity into, within and out of Africa. In November 2012 (at Africa Com), WIOCC won the Best Pan-African Initiative Award for building an unparalleled, diversity-rich, high-capacity African network which seamlessly links more than 50,000km of terrestrial fibre and in excess of 40,000km of submarine cable - with landings all around the continent. WIOCC’s unrivalled network gives carriers access to affordable, reliable, high-speed connectivity to and from over 400 locations across 30 African countries, as well as to 100 cities in 29 countries in Europe and more than 700 cities in 70 countries globally. To address the proliferation of international and terrestrial links, and the challenge this presents to carriers and ISPs looking to improve their own network resilience and performance (by building in additional diversity), WIOCC developed an attractive one-stop-shop, end-to-end managed service solution. Simpler and much more convenient than having to deal direct with multiple operators, WIOCC’s one-stop-shop solution shields customers from much of the complexity associated with delivering reliable high-performance international connections into, out of and within Africa.Job Objective: To support WIOCC’s finance operations by delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled accounts payable processes across multiple jurisdictions, strengthening supplier relationships, safeguarding compliance, and contributing to efficient cash flow management in a fast-paced telecommunications environment. Reporting Line: Manager, Accounts Payable Key Duties and Responsibilities Invoice Lifecycle Management Maintain the New Bills Register, ensuring all records are complete, accurate, properly supported, and audit-ready Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, including receipt, validation, coding, approval follow-up, and timely posting in line with company policies and delegated authority limits Maintain the Disputed Invoices Register and work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve discrepancies promptly, minimise delays, and improve first-time processing accuracy Cash Flow & Liquidity Management Work closely with Treasury to support short-term cash flow forecasting, payment prioritisation, and liquidity planning across WIOCC’s operating markets Payment Operations & Vendor Relations Prepare payment instructions accurately and on time, follow up on approvals, and ensure all payments are processed within agreed deadlines and control requirements Post payments and share remittance or allocation schedules with suppliers to promote transparency, resolve queries efficiently, and maintain strong vendor relationships Monitor aged payables and ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed credit terms, contractual obligations, and approved cash flow plans Reconciliation & Reporting Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, investigate unreconciled items, and prepare clear status reports for management review and follow-up Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounts payable records to support month-end close, audits, tax compliance, and management reporting Offset & NetSuite Administration Prepare offset agreements, obtain supplier sign-off, and ensure accurate, timely processing and allocation within NetSuite Maintain complete and up-to-date records of outstanding payables, offsets, and related supporting documentation Process Excellence & Compliance Promote adherence to Accounts Payable standard operating procedures, work instructions, internal controls, and approval workflows Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, strengthen controls, and support automation within the accounts payable function Ensure compliance with applicable local and international financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit standards across operating jurisdictions General Support Provide the administrative and clerical support required for the timely settlement of the organisation’s financial obligations Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned from time to time in support of the Finance function Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline CPA(K), ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting is desirable A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in accounts payable or a comparable finance operations role Experience using ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, with strong working knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment controls Experience and Skills Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Sound understanding of accounts payable controls, invoice matching, supplier reconciliations, and payment processing Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence in working with ERP systems and finance process improvement initiatives Strong relationship-building capability, with a service-oriented and professional approach. Resilient, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence Attributes Client-focused, relationship builder Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards Boundless, passionate and flexible Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships