Location: Cape TownPosition/Title: Accounts Payable ClerkReports To: Procure to Pay Team LeadEmployment Type: Permanent
Number of Reports: 0
Overall Responsibility:Assist the Accountant in executing the day to day tasks and responsibilities.
Focus Area 1: Suppliers/Account Payable
Monthly Supplier Statement reconciliations
Timely review and investigation of reconciling differences
Distribution of invoices for approval across the departments
Ensure all supplier related invoice documentation is filed correctly
Ensure all supplier related payments are loaded and paid timeously
Resolution of all supplier queries in a timely manner
Provide general administrative support as required
Co-ordination of the annual scanning of all invoices with third party
Coding of all invoices and employee expenses
Focus Area 2: Bank and Cash
Petty cash management
Loading of payments
Bank Recons
Accurate and timely GL recons
Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
Approval of payments
Requirements of the Role:
Must have completed the Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Bcom accounting, Financial accounting.
Completed or Partially completed (with a view to complete in the near future) CA or CIMA qualification
At least 2 years' accounts payable work experience – preferably in the manufacturing industry
Knowledge of Accounting Systems
Preferred Skills/Competencies:
Good computer software skills (Excel and Acumatica would be preferable).
Good communication and interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Able to work on your own, unsupervised.
Strong ability to multitask and prioritise.
Willing to be challenged and work well within a team.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Attention to detail when reporting.
Excellent influencing and facilitation skills.
Note: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
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