Accounts Payable Assistant

Fugro; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant based in South Africa. This role involves handling AP queries, assisting with month-end close duties, and processing supplier invoices. Candidates should have a Diploma in Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Good Excel skills and knowledge of ERP software are advantageous. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and a team player, ensuring efficient financial processes within the company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant working experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles.
• Good English language skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Accounts Payable (AP) related queries from external suppliers.
• Assist with month-end close duties.
• Post supplier invoices and obtain manager approval for payment.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Excel skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Service-minded

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Accounting

Tools

ERP software (MS Business Central / CRM / IFS)

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant, this role will require looking at continuous improvements in the AP processes. The role will focus on accounts processes related to invoice posting, accounts payable queries, employee expense claims and vendor master data maintenance for multiple Fugro entities. In this varied role, you will collaborate closely with the AP and General Ledger (GL) Accountants in relation to their allocated entities. Although this position will be based in South Africa, this role will report directly to the AP Lead of the Fugro Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) based in The Netherlands, Leidschendam.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Accounts Payable (AP) related queries from external suppliers and Fugro entities
• Assist with month-end close duties and with reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Taking care of coding, entering, batching and posting of supplier invoices and obtaining manager approval for payment of invoices
• Verify and process employee expense claims
• Process changes to supplier master data and check supporting documentation
• Ensure tracking of supplier payments, purchase orders, invoices and statements

Education / Experience Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Accounting
• 2+ years of relevant working experience
• A solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles
• Ability to calculate, post and manage financial records
• Computer literate: Good Excel skills; Knowledge of ERP software (MS Business Central / CRM / IFS is an advantage)
• Good English language skills (written and spoken)
• Good communication skills
• Competencies: accurate, pro‑active, able to multi‑task and meet strict deadlines, initiative, organized, result‑oriented, service‑minded, team player

Interested to learn more about us? Please visit our website on www.fugro.com to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

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