Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

Zipline is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to ensure the accuracy and compliance of vendor invoices for its operations in Côte d’Ivoire. You will manage day‑to‑day AP records, work with vendors and internal stakeholders, and support reliable financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, required approvals, and policy compliance before recording them.
• Code invoices to the appropriate general‑ledger accounts and cost centers, maintaining complete AP records.
• Investigate invoice, payment, and vendor‑statement discrepancies and coordinate resolution.
• Route approval or policy exceptions to finance approvers and escalate unresolved issues.
• Maintain organized documentation to support payment controls, audit requests, and financial reporting.
• Reconcile AP transactions and prepare close‑ready schedules for month‑end, year‑end, tax preparation, and statutory filing support.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of OHADA, local GAAP, IFRS, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory deductions.
• Strong numerical judgment and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English and French.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (intermediate formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Knowledge of OHADA, local GAAP, and IFRS accounting standards.
• Understanding of VAT, WHT, PAYE, and related statutory remittances.