Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist who is passionate about accounts and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing accounts payable processes, a strong ability to analyse and improve workflows, and a commitment to ensuring accurate and timely payments and should have a complete knowledge of taxation.

If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and the drive to make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

As a Accounts Payable Specialist at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, getting them approved, and enter for payment.
• Ensure compliance with taxation laws, including sales tax, VAT requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement,Product and Design, marketing and FP&A to optimise workflows and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Analyse and enhance existing AP processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure timely communication with vendors for inquiries or issue resolution by keeping a deep insight of Accounts Payable Mailbox.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Purchase Orders and Requisitions.

• Invoice Processing Time: Ensure timely process of invoices within agreed timelines.
• Payment Accuracy Rate: Maintain an accuracy rate in payments.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with tax filings and reporting deadlines.
• Vendor Query Resolution: Resolve 90% of vendor queries within two business days.
• Reconciliations : Account reconciliations and identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in accounts payable or a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and financial systems.
• Strong understanding of taxation regulations, including sales tax, VAT.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, Concur, FloQast, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure accuracy in payments and reports.

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA or similar certification preferred

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This job is located in Karachi, Pakistan 

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