Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk for the Midrand area.

POSITION INFO: Purpose:

• This position falls mainly within the Accounts Payable function. This entails Supplier management and payments.

Approval of Invoices:

• Maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Check and ensure supplier invoices are loaded accurately.
• Review and approve payments according to set deadlines.

Accounts Payable Management:

• Monitor supplier aging account management including query resolution both internally and externally.
• Mass payment management vs wire payment.
• Manage control assessment tracking system CATS.
• Assist with treasury management.
• Assist with cash flow management and accuracy.
• Responsible for processing of the invoices and payments.
• Responsible for Foreign Payments.
• Responsible for specific Global Financial Validation System (GFVS) items in a preparing role for management reporting.
• Collectively responsible for proper Accounts Payable maintenance and good supplier aging – no Accounts Payable over 90 days.
• Responsible for month end closing accruals and assistance on above mentioned responsibilities.
• Ad Hoc support in Accounts Payable Department within Finance and assisting and following up on queries for both management and internal clients.
• Admin and filing.

External Audit:

• Fulfill the role of contact point for External Auditors by providing information required and assist with completion of the audit.
• Resolve queries raised by External Auditors to complete audit. Assist with External Audit as contact point, info gathering and prep.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounting / Accounts Payable.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the Accounts Payable function.
• Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end.
• Ability to work under pressure and still deliver good results.
• High attention to detail and honesty.
• Have a 'can do' and positive attitude.
• Ability to handle a vast amount of paperwork.
• Ability to learn complex computer systems quickly.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have high energy, enthusiasm for new challenges and be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and a fast learner.