Financial Assistant

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company based in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to handle supplier invoice processing, reporting, and reconciliation tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in invoice verification, knowledge of accounting procedures, and experience with ERP systems. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse environment, contributing to the company's mission of supporting sustainable development and energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier invoice processing and documentation verification.
• Ability to prepare management accounts and perform budget analysis.
• Knowledge of creditor reconciliation and age analysis.

Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying supplier invoices in compliance with company procedures.
• Preparing monthly reports and analyzing budget versus actual expenditures.
• Conducting reconciliations of creditor statements and general ledger accounts.
• Updating creditors' records and assisting in cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Supplier invoice processing

Reporting and analysis

Reconciliation skills

Adherence to accounting procedures

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Location: Johannesburg | Type: Full time | Posted 2 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: R

Yokogawa, award winner for “Best Asset Monitoring Technology” and “Best Digital Twin Technology” at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc.

We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet.

Responsibilities

• Supplier invoice processing (Foreign and Local) – verify Goods Received Notes / Delivery Notes correspond to invoices, perform verification of documentation according to Yokogawa accounting procedure and JSOX requirements, investigate deviations on orders, goods received note, delivery notes or invoices, process authorized supplier invoices on the general ledger on the ERP system.
• Resolving supplier invoice queries.
• Reporting – preparation of monthly reports (SG&A) analysis report, including budget vs actual, preparation of management accounts using available trial balance.
• Reconciliations – creditor’s reconciliation with supplier statements and age analysis, reconciling month end accounts to general ledger on the ERP system, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, identify accruals as per outstanding costs for management accounting purposes.
• Other duties – monthly update of creditors’ records, assist senior finance manager with the cash flow forecast (AP portion), preparation of journal entries and processing (Accounts Payable), preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, filing documentation timeously and in accordance with accounting requirements.
• General – adherence to Yokogawa Quality Management procedures, and Yokogawa Accounting procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.