Accounts Payable Clerk - Midrand
R25, 000 - R35, 000 NEG

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

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.
Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end.
Ability to meet set deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent people skills.
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 challenge and be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be self-motivated and a fast learner
Must be assertive and a team player

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
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 90days.
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

Desired Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Accounts Payable / Receivable