What Are the Skills needed to be AP accountant And then How to Improve yourself to Be Senior Then Section head and finally AP manager?

I think the basic skills is being good listeing more than talking, then the skills will follow up by practiceing.

AP Accountant should have following expertise.

1) Strong knowledge of Accounting principles.

2) Strong grip on Financial Accounting.

3) Strong practicle knowledge of Reconciliation

4) Practicle knowledge of Ageing.

5) Strong Knowledge of Internal controls regarding Payables.

6) Strong Communication skills

7) Management Skills