AP Accountant

Diaverum; Verulam; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Verulam is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage the accounts payable process. Responsibilities include ensuring timely payments and compliance with accounting principles. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and MS Office is required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in accounting.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Arabic is desirable.
• Computer operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounts payable processes and ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Match invoices and expenditures against purchase orders.
• Prepare and maintain accurate accounts payable reports.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Reconciliation

Report preparation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To coordinate and conduct all proper management of accounts payable process for Diaverum in order to ensure that invoices and expenditures are paid, and that various accounts, ledgers and payments are reconciled

KEY RESULT AREAS

General:

• Follows all policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls related to own work so that all of the relevant procedural/legislative requirements are met while delivering an efficient and quality service
• Follows the day-to-day operations of own work area to ensure continuity of work and work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established standards and procedures

Accounts Payable Management:

• Conducts all accounts payable activities for Diaverum in order to ensure timely and accurate proceedings, and that they are carried out in accordance with international general accepted accounting principles in order to eliminate accounting irregularities and ensure compliance
• Reviews accounting entries in the system to ensure proper accounting are filled as per amount in the invoice for matching purposes
• Matches all invoices and expenditures against purchase orders and receiving reports (e.g. delivery note, MRN, ... etc) so that all the details are checked for correctness and consistency

Reconciliation:

• Prepares related accounts payables and documents in accordance with established procedures for accuracy and correctness
• Performs monthly and periodic reconciliation of supplier accounts

Reporting, Control and Compliance:

• Prepares reports on accounts payable on time and accurately to meet organization and department requirements, policies and standards
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, in addition Tax, Zakat and Vat withholding tax regulations
• Maintain physical and electronic records supporting the AP transactions
• Assist AP/AR Supervisor during month end closing process, and prepare analysis reports during internal and external audits

Safety Intervention:

• Adheres to and promotes compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls in order to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude

Other Activities:

• Support the finance team in ad-hoc reporting and analysis related to expenses, vendors, or payment trends.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 1 -2 years' experience in accounting

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English. Written and spoken Arabic language capability is desirable

IT:

• Computer operating experience and MS Office skills are required