Richard Kumah

• Lead and develop the accounts payable team, driving performance, accountability, and
continuous improvement.
• Coordinating and overseeing day-to-day AP operations, ensuring accurate and timely
processing of invoices, weekly payment runs, and workflow management.
• Monitors KPIs such as SLA, Average processing time, DPO, AP aging status, on-time
payment, Error rate, Backlog count, etc.
• Manage vendor and project (contractor) invoices, ensuring proper coding to projects, cost
centers, and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets, improving cost visibility, and supporting
financial control.
• Ensures that all PO invoices are assessed through the three (3) way-matching concepts and
non-PO invoices being approved before processing.
• Process and monitor contractor payments in accordance with agreed contract terms and
relevant regulations.
• Support project cost reporting by ensuring timely and accurate recording of AP transactions.
• Review and validate invoice postings and GL coding, strengthening accuracy and
compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Act as an escalation point for complex AP issues, resolving discrepancies and maintaining
strong vendor relationships.
• Support month-end close, including AP reconciliations, AP accrual preparations, and other
reports.
• Improve AP processes and internal controls, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and audit
readiness.
• Oversee vendor master data and employee expense processes, ensuring data integrity,
policy compliance, and timely reimbursements.

• Supervised Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of
invoices and vendor payments.
• Verified purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation prior to posting
transactions.
• Reconciled accounts payable balances and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate
financial records.
• Managed vendor master data, improving data accuracy, and reducing processing errors.
• Reviewed vendor invoices and resolved discrepancies while maintaining strong supplier
relationships.
• Supported month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and financial
reporting.
• Played a key role in ERP system implementation, including data migration, testing, and
user training.
• Developed training materials and provided hands-on training to AP staff, improving team
efficiency.
• Maintained audit-ready documentation and ensured compliance with internal controls and
financial regulations.
• Collaborated with finance and procurement teams to improve workflow and resolve issues
efficiently.