Key Outputs The main purpose of the role is to act as a custodian for the company's accounting by ensuring that standard accounting practices and processes are followed to transact, record, and keep track of all transactions relating to Barloworld Equipment's local vendor accounts.
This role will add value to the Shared Services division and the individual will focus on the following Key Performance Indicators: Supervision of Accounts Payable staff Ensure the accurate and timeous processing of vendor invoices in line with all VAT regulations Run supplier payments accurate and timeously on all the payment platforms Manage GRIR accounts and ensure timeous clearing Preparation of the weekly cash flow forecasts and reporting on any significant variances Ensuring that all local vendor recons are done timeously and reviewed for RSA, Lesotho and Swaziland before every payment Analysis of all local vendor recons and ensure that long outstanding items are resolved.
Reporting on VIM status and progress Logging of VIM heat calls and following up of the same Ensure all items stuck in VIM buckets are followed up and cleared timely.
Training of Accounts payable staff on VIM and any other working platforms and systems Preparation of all local accruals monthly ensuring accuracy thereof Preparing and processing of local payable journals monthly or when necessary.
Preparing General Ledger Reconciliations as assigned by the line Manager.
Identification, investigation and solving of all system and process related issues affecting the local accounts.
Reviewing and releasing journals done by subordinates Ensure creditors intercompany confirmations are performed monthly and queries thereof are resolve.
Resolving supplier queries escalated by team members, the business and supplier Attending to ad-hoc requests from Accounts Payable Manager and Head of Shared Services Interacting with internal and external auditors and offering support during financial reporting periods Qualification, Experience and Competencies Minimum Required Qualification: • BCom/Diploma Accounting/Bookkeeping equivalent • Matric or equivalent qualification Minimum Required Experience: • At least three years' experience in Accounts payable environment in the similar role • Good people management skills • Business development skills and knowledge sound business and financial acumen • Sound business communication skills • Sound MS Office knowledge • Sound SAP knowledge • Sound Tax knowledge • VIM Knowledge Minimum Required Competencies: • Stress Tolerance and Resilience • Problem Solving • Teamwork • Ethical Behaviour • Verbal and Written Communication (Including listening)