Accounts payable officer

Our client is one of Limassol’s most active residential real estate developers, with 20+ projects underway across multiple SPVs and a team of ~35 across Commercial, Finance, Technical, Legal, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care. As they continue to grow, they are looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to own the AP function end-to-end across their project SPVs and the parent company.This is a hands-on role sitting within the Finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all supplier invoices, contractor payments, and creditor reconciliations across the group. Job ResponsibilitiesInvoice ProcessingReceive and process supplier and contractor invoices across all SPVs and the parent companyVerify invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentationPost invoices to the correct SPV, cost account, and cost centerEnter invoices accurately and timely into SAP Business OneApproval WorkflowRoute invoices for approval per the company's authority matrixFollow up with approvers to ensure timely sign-offEnsure no payment is processed without proper approvalPaymentsPrepare weekly payment runs and ad-hoc urgent paymentsPrepare bank payment files and process online banking paymentsReconcile payments back to invoices in SAPProcess contractor payments in line with pre-verified interim payment certificates received from the Technical teamReconciliationsPerform quarterly creditor reconciliations against supplier statementsReconcile the AP subledger to the General LedgerInvestigate and resolve discrepanciesVAT & ComplianceEnsure correct VAT treatment on all invoices (standard, reduced, reverse charge, zero-rated)Ensure invoices meet Cypriot tax invoice requirements before entrySupport the Financial Controller on VAT return preparationSupplier Master DataMaintain the supplier master file, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records (bank details, VAT numbers, contact information)Documentation & AuditMaintain organized digital records of all invoices, approvals, and payment proofsEnsure AP records are audit-ready year-roundSupport internal and external audit queries relating to payablesRequirements 2–4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a multi-entity environmentSolid understanding of Cypriot VAT rulesWorking knowledge of SAP Business One (or a comparable ERP)Strong Excel skillsHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to work independently and manage a full function without daily supervisionFluent English and GreekPreferredExperience in real estate, construction, or developmentExperience processing contractor invoices and interim payment certificatesLCCI Higher, part-qualified ACCA/AAT, or a degree in Accounting/FinanceBenefitsFull ownership of the AP function across a portfolio of 20+ SPVsDirect reporting line to the Financial ControllerExposure to a fast-moving, high-volume real estate groupCompetitive salaryPerformance-based bonus schemeA collaborative, professional Finance teamCareer progression as the company grows