Please note that this is for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract. The primary function of the Accounts Payable Clerk is to: Ensure the accuracy of the liabilities reflecting in Accounts Payable by reconciling the Netsuite ledger to the statements received from suppliers on a regular basis;Facilitate supplier payments in an efficient and timely manner whilst ensuring adherence to specified procedures and processes.If done right this will have a positive impact by: Aiding cash flow planning;Improving relationships with suppliers, which can ultimately lead to extended terms, better discounts and better credit limits;Positively impacting the sales team's ability to service the needs of our customers.Conversely, failure to do this will result in: The business's inability to plan cash flow properly;Dissatisfied suppliers which can lead to terms and limits being reduced;A negative impact on the sales team's ability to service our customers because of accounts being placed on hold, which could ultimately result in customers taking their business elsewhere.In order to achieve the above, there are three elements that need to be managed: Supplier database – familiarise yourself with the accounts that are assigned to your name. Ensure data on the supplier account is complete.Supplier Statements managed from NetsuiteReconciliation logged in the required manner in Netsuite. Arrive at a reconciled restated position by adjusting the supplier statement balance by entries the supplier needs to account for and adjusting the Netsuite amount by entries that Rubicon needs to account for. We should never pay more than the supplier is asking for;Once the reconciliation is complete a journal must be captured to the payment release control account (supplier account 4404) and allocations attended to on supplier account;Queries to be escalated for resolution – both internal and externalCommunication with supplier should include:Attending to queriesSharing remittances to ensure allocations are attended to as expectedAdhoc supplier payments managed through payment tasks in NetsuiteThere will from time to time be requests for ad hoc functions to be performed. These will include audit requests, system walkthroughs, and enhancement of system processes.Key performance indicators Reconciliation completeness. The expectation is that all assigned accounts are reconciled at least once per month.Payment task management. Making sure tasks are attended to within the week and that paid tasks are marked complete.Role requirements are: Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounts payable/creditors experience with specific reference to supplier reconciliationsProficiency in ExcelExperience with Netsuite or similar ERPAbility to plan daily work requirements to achieve monthly targetsAbility to work well under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and reliability.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information clearly and concisely.About Rubicon Rubicon Group is a vertically-integrated, sustainable technology group, providing end-to-end products, services, and software solutions in the fields of Sustainable Technology and Industrial Technology.
These are some of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the global economy, and present our staff with multiple personal and professional development opportunities.
Rubicon's extensive customer base consists of corporate and retail clients, which include large blue-chip multinational retail groups, property developers, and EPC customers in the Sustainable Technology sector and factories, OEMs, and machine builders in the Industrial Technology sector. Our supplier and commercial partners include leading global manufacturers and some of the best-known local brands. The group employs approximately 400 people, and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, but operates throughout Southern Africa and in the UK. We are backed by two of the largest private investment groups in South Africa.
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