Financial Controller - Accounts Payable
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Job description:
- Effective leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team collaboration.
- Exceptional work ethic.
- Outstanding organizational and analytical skills:
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks analyze complex data, and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment,
- Meticulous attention to detail: ensures accuracy in financial transactions and reporting, maintaining a high standard of quality and precision.
- Ability to manage pressure and deadlines: comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines, particularly during peak periods
(e.g., month-end and year-end).
- Multitasking and time management: proficient at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring that all responsibilities are completed in
a timely and efficient manner,
- Handling high volumes of work: capable of reviewing and processing large volumes of work without compromising on quality or accuracy.
- Instruction compliance and SOP adherence: willingness to take direction and adhere strictly to standard operating procedures, ensuring
consistency and compliance with company policies.
- Lead and motivate a team of Clerks, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and objectives.
- Create a work environment where Accounts Payable Clerks can achieve their goals and consistently meet expectations.
- Assist in the monthly review of Accounts Payable Clerks' performance.
- Ensure Clerks strive to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) set by management.
- Provide training and support for new employees joining the team as required.
Requirements:
Education background:
- Matric/Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional experience:
- 5+ Years of experience in accounts payable, with a strong track record of managing accounts and processing transactions efficiently.
- At least 2 years experience in a supervisory or managerial role, overseeing a team of Clerks and ensuring the timely and accurate
processing of accounts payable.
- Experience in dealing with or understanding the clearing agent functions (import/export) duties, customs processes, etc) - is advantageous.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Syspro, Pastel, or similar platforms).
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, procedures, and financial reporting standards.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other similar functions,
- Proficient in MS Outlook (or similar email platforms), with the ability to manage high volumes of emails efficiently, adhering to proper email
etiquette and prioritizing communications effectively.
- Experience in reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Experience working with multiple currencies is advantageous, including currency conversions.
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