Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable Specialist

Iqvia Argentina; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring timely payments while adhering to financial policies. Candidates should have a finance background, proficiency in accounting software like SAP, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Accountant.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily financial transactions including verifying and recording accounts payable data.
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure proper posting of invoices and payments.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data Entry

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

BCom degree or similar qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft ERP

MS Office

Job description

External Job Description

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Accounts Payable employee responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and ensuring the timely and accurate payment of all creditors/vendors.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
2. Track all payments and expenditures, including statutory, payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, and employee claims.
3. Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
4. Schedule pay runs and ensure payments are received for outstanding credits; respond to vendor inquiries regarding finance.
5. Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all invoices and payments are properly posted.
6. Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
7. Maintain historical records and manage bank and cash transactions, including manual payments.
8. Create and maintain vendor master data.
9. Prepare and process monthly accruals and adhoc journals.
10. Analyze accounts and produce monthly reports.
11. Generate reports on accounts payable status.
12. Understand expense accounts, cost centers, and compliance issues related to accounts payable.
13. Continuously improve the payment process.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Accountant.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Strong data entry skills and proficiency with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office.
• Experience with SAP (Accounts Payable) and PeopleSoft ERP is advantageous.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• BCom degree or similar qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, punctuality, critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability, work ethic, and project management skills.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, dedicated to improving patient outcomes worldwide.