Accounts Payable Specialist

About Daraz:

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’ vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030.

For more information, please visit www.daraz.com.

Job Summary:

Act as the primary finance liaison for vendors across Linehaul and 3PL, managing invoice processing, payments, and month-end close activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies, enhance financial processes, and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance contact for vendors Linehaul and 3PL, managing invoice and payment processing inquiries.
• Verify, code, and post vendor invoices for Linehaul and 3PL services in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Prepare monthly accruals and reversals to support the financial close process and provide accurate General Ledger summaries.
• Collaborate with Operations and Vendor teams to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Work cross-functionally to improve payment workflows, data accuracy, and financial reporting.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to support performance management and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Accounting, Data, and other Finance teams to ensure accuracy in month-end close, accruals, and financial data integrity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
• 1+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or commercial finance roles.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial mindset, proactive problem-solver, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What We Offer:

• International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group).
• A platform to learn from Alibaba's world-leading ecosystem.
• Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations.
• An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the e-commerce industry.
• Competitive salary and incentive package.