Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities:

1. Processing and routing of vendor invoices and employee expenses (includes all related queries)
2. Updating of vendor details
3. Communication with staff within the business on all levels.
4. Perform supplier reconciliations
5. Assisting auditors and gathering audit documentation/reports
6. Support and promote process efficiency and system improvement.
7. Ensure internal controls and company policies are complied with

Minimum requirements:

1. Diploma/Certificate will be advantageous
2. 3+ years of experience in a similar capacity
3. Strong accounting knowledge
4. Experience with MS Excel

Skills and characteristics:

1. Successful candidate must have good communication skills and be able to take initiative
2. Must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
3. Must have ability to actively participate within a team to achieve group goals, as well as able to complete tasks independently.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.