Accounts Payable Associate

Company: Tiderise

Location: Lilongwe

Job Type: Full Time

Deadline: 2026-02-11

The Incumbent will work closely to support the Accounts Payable Associate to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all payables. As the incumbent, you will provide support to a dynamic team of accounting professionals and ensure completeness of all duties assigned. Also be the first point of contact for all assigned vendor inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox, prioritize and organize on a daily basis.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures related to accounts payable
  • Manage the various invoice logs in the Invoice Solution system
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
  • The timely processing of non-inventory and inventory bills following the FIFO method.
  • Validate and verify the invoices after the OCR is completed and obtain adequate approvals prior to payment.
  • Perform accurate 3WM
  • Using analytical skills and judgment to solve problems at the source and deal with complex issues that require in-depth assessment
  • Adhere to the agreed SOPs and SLAs
  • Request statements for all assigned vendors and perform mandatory monthly reconciliations to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Handling vendor inquiries in a timely manner within the agreed SLA of 24 hrs
  • Assist with documentation for annual audits.
  • Perform administrative duties and ad hoc projects as assigned
  • Prepare various reports that tracks KPIs
  • Assist and ensure month end tasks are completed prior to the close of the accounting period.
  • Manage vendors paid by Credit Card and complex vendor accounts.
  • Be the Backup for the Accounts Payable Team lead.
Qualifications & Skills:
  • Accounting related university degree or College diploma
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable
  • Proficiency in accounting software and accounting principles
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Vlookup, Pivot, formulas)
  • Basic knowledge of Canadian taxes such as GST/HST/QST calculations
  • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build
  • relationships
  • Self-motivated, resourceful and can work with minimal supervision
  • High attention to details (Crucial invoice entry and for the role)
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Professional with the ability to deal with confidential information
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with ambiguity and constant change
  • Extremely organized and ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills, a self starter with a strong work ethic and a team player with excellent client service skills.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Retracted invoices
  • Bills processed daily and weekly
  • Bills placed on hold
  • Vendor reconciliations
To be effective in this roles, you need.
  • Experience using Tipalti and NetSuite accounting software
  • Experience in eCommerce, manufacturing or consumer packaged goods industries
  • Experience in Microsoft and Google Suite
  • Experience in using multiple AD HOC apps for work
  • Experience in using multiple apps for 2 step verifications, Slack, Hi BOb etc
Application Deadline
If you meet the above requirements, please visit our careers page https://www.tiderise.io/careers and submit your resume, in PDF format, by the 11 of February 2026. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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