Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable professional to manage the processing of invoices and payments efficiently. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial transactions, maintain vendor records, and reconcile accounts payable ledgers. The position requires a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and proficiency in accounting software. Join a leading global provider of clinical research services and contribute to improving patient outcomes through innovative financial practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and financial skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Buchhaltung und im Umgang mit Rechnungen.
• Hohe Genauigkeit und Detailorientierung sind erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Verarbeitung aller Rechnungen und Zahlungen an Gläubiger/Vendoren.
• Überwachung aller Zahlungen und Ausgaben, einschließlich Gehälter und Bestellungen.

Skills

Buchhaltung

Datenverarbeitung

Kritisches Denken

Teamarbeit

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Education

BCom-Abschluss oder ähnliche Qualifikation

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft ERP

MS Office

Job description

A skilled Accounts Payable employee to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors/vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Keep track of all payments and expenditures including statutory payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, employee claims, etc.
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Pay vendors by scheduling pay runs and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all invoices and payments are accounted for and properly posted. Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Maintain historical records.
• Manage bank and cash including processing manual payments.
• Create and maintain vendor master data.
• Prepare and process monthly accruals.
• Prepare and process ad-hoc journals.
• Prepare analyses of accounts and produce monthly reports detailing accounts payable status.
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
• Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes.
• Continue to improve the payment process.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Accountant
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• SAP (Accounts Payable and more will be good) and PeopleSoft ERP (not a must).
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• BCom degree or similar qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Interpersonal skills
• Punctuality
• Critical thinking skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Adaptability skills

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.