Accounts Payable Specialist (MEA)

About Horizons

At Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice processing and payments across the MEA region. The role involves working with international vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate transactions, all while staying compliant with local regulations. This is a fast-paced and collaborative role where strong attention to detail and clear communication are key to success. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Coordination:

• Process payroll payments directly for Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates in a timely manner

• Responsible for communications with local CPAs to ensure payroll payment for Egypt, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa are made on time

Accounts Payable:

• Full ownership of AP tasks for the MEA region

• Validate and capture invoices accurately and in detail

• Process vendor and contractor payments in a timely manner

• Maintain AP funding forecasts for relevant countries

• Perform bank statement updates and reconciliations

System Management & Administration:

• Maintain and update records in Xero for MEA countries. Moving to Netsuite soon.

• Respond to vendor and internal queries from the shared AP mailbox

• Respond to internal queries on contractor payments and timely processing of failed payments

• Ensure proper filing of financial and compliance documentation

 

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable

• Strong understanding of multi-country payroll and vendor payment processes

• Proficiency in Netsuite (mandatory) and Xero (not mandatory)

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Time management

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across cultures and time zo

 

 

What it's like working at Horizons

Our service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:

• A competitive salary
• An asynchronous working environment
• A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
• The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
• Growth opportunities within the company
• We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one

How to apply

Please fill out the form and upload your CV in a PDF format.

If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

Need help? Get in touch with us at: hiring@joinhorizons.com