Accounts Payable Clerk - Observatory, South Africa - Prestige Cosmetics Group

Prestige Cosmetics Group

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Observatory, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Position:
Accounts Payable Clerk

Department :
Finance

Location:
Cape Town Observatory

Reporting to :
Accountant

Purpose of the Role

The Accounts Payable Clerk will form part of a team where they will be responsible for the internal accounting function that ensures effective, efficient management and authorised payment of suppliers and other external service providers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Performance

Perform the accounts payable function including processing of invoices, preparing and loading payments for creditors.
Ensure payments are made according to agreed terms for all suppliers.
Payments to be allocated to vendor accounts on a daily basis.
Perform supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Manage disputes with suppliers and ensure all queries / enquiries on creditors accounts are addressed timeously.
Assist in the cash flow forecasting process.
Prepare various general ledger reconciliations.
Perform administrative tasks, such as company telephones, printers, travelrelated queries and requests, motor fleet, etc.
Prepare various month end reports for management accounts.
Assist in providing explanation for variances between actual vs budget.
Ad hoc work as required Monthend/System Maintenance.
Closing of accounts payable Package and reconciling the submodule to the general ledger.
You must have the ability to work within a team as a cooperative member who contributes, and most certainly the ability to hit the ground running picking up the tasks required of them with ease.

Leadership

Manage own personal development through your PDP (Personal Development Plan). Request training and feedback on performance and strive to improve based on these interventions.
Adhere to the company's values.
Take personal responsibility for all issues facing the department, work as a team and mentor/coach new employees as required.
Communicate with your line manager regularly and make recommendations on improving efficiencies in the department.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Finance diploma or relevant qualification
Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounts payable environment
Previous accounting related experience up to Trial Balance
Knowledge of accounting systems. Previous experience with Syspro ERP would be advantageous
High level of computer competency and literacy, including Microsoft Office programs (MS Word and Excel)
Experience in online banking systems
Strong persuasive, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Analytical and problemsolving skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Ability to act and operate independently with mínimal daily direction to accomplish objectives