Accountant

The Accounts Payable Clerk will form part of a team where they will be responsible for the internal accounting function that ensures effective, efficient management and authorised payment of suppliers and other external service providers. Requirements / Qualifications:
Finance diploma or relevant qualification.
Minimum 3-5 years experience in manufacturing industry.
Sage accounting and payroll experience
Knowledge of accounting systems.
High level of computer competency and literacy, including Microsoft Office programs (MS Word and Excel)
KPAs:
Perform the accounts payable function including processing of invoices, preparing, and loading payments for creditors.
Ensure payments are made according to agreed terms for all suppliers.
Payments to be allocated to vendor accounts daily.
Perform supplier reconciliations monthly.
Manage disputes with suppliers and ensure all queries / enquiries on creditors accounts are addressed timeously.
Keeping record of all correspondence and discussions relating to clients/suppliers via telephone and email.
Assist in the cash flow forecasting process.
Prepare various general ledger reconciliations.
Perform risk assessment & management of new and existing accounts including credit application, checks and opening new accounts.
Prepare various month end reports for management accounts.
Closing of accounts payable Package and reconciling the sub-module to the general ledger.
You must have the ability to work within a team as a cooperative member who contributes, and most certainly the ability to hit the ground running picking up the tasks required of them with ease.
Costing and calculations of machine and items sold.
Monitoring of staff clocking and timesheet- monthly
Monthly payroll and salary payments