Accounts Payable and General Ledger - Contract

💼 Role Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Payable and General Ledger Associate to join our Finance team within "Bosch Energy and Building Solutions" on a one-year fixed-term contract. In this contract position, you will manage end-to-end accounts payable operations and support general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records and timely month-end closures. You will work with a dynamic, collaborative team that thrives on innovation and delivering real business outcomes.

🎯 What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Process supplier invoices from intercompany and third-party vendors, ensuring invoice descriptions, quantities, unit prices and total amounts agree with purchase orders and supporting documents before posting into ERP system.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, delivery orders and supplier invoices, including checking goods receipt records and following up promptly on missing or inconsistent documents.
• Prepare supplier and staff payments, including checking expense and overtime claims, entering approved claims into ERP system and uploading payment transactions into the banking system.
• Manage month-end Accounts Payable closing, ensuring that all invoices, payment and adjustment batches are completely and accurately posted within the required closing timeline.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable balances, including AP ageing against the General Ledger, supplier statements and intercompany outstanding balances, and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Support General Ledger activities, including preparing recurring and non-recurring journal entries, adjustment, reclassification and reversal entries, together with the relevant journal voucher documentation.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations, including bank accounts, cash sweep accounts and direct debit transactions such as bank charges, and resolve any differences identified.
• Prepare financial schedules and reports, including balance sheet schedules, AP intercompany reports, liquidity reports, cash flow reports and monthly departmental cost reports.
• Support GST reporting and statutory submissions by preparing the GST input report, reviewing GST output information and assisting with the preparation of the GST return.
• Maintain accurate accounting master data and project records, including vendor and customer information, fixed asset listings, subcontractor records, project job creation, timesheet entries and project job-costing reports in ERP system and Excel.

👤 What We're Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

Must-Haves:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, General Ledger, or Finance operations
• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience (e.g., AAT, ACCA, or similar)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver accurate results within tight deadlines during this one-year contract period

Preferred/Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAGE 300), banking platforms, and month-end closing procedures
• Experience with GST reporting, statutory submissions, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency in Excel-based financial modelling and data analysis
• Experience working across cultures or within regional/global finance teams
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies or project management practices
• Availability and flexibility to commit to a fixed-term contract role for the full 12-month duration

💎 What’s In It for You

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At Bosch, you’ll benefit from:

• 🕰️ Flexible working hours
• 🧠 Continuous learning
• 💼 Career mobility across functions and regions
• 🧘‍♀️ Well-being support and employee assistance programs
• 💸 Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance
• 🤝 Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

📅 Next Steps

Our recruitment process typically includes:

1. Application screening
2. Interview(s) with Hiring Manager, Business Leaders and HR
3. Business case or technical assessment (where relevant)

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