Invoice Processing: Ensure timely processing of creditor invoices to facilitate on-time payments to vendors and stakeholders. Facilitation of intercompany debtors invoices resulting from processing of creditor invoices.
Reconciliation: Reconcile invoices with supplier statements and follow up on any discrepancies. Prepare creditor reconciliations for payments and assist in finalizing the payments process.
Review: Reviewing of supplier reconciliations of support office clerks.
Accounting Entries: Prepare monthly cashbook entries and reconcile debit card transactions if and when required.
Banking: Loading of payments on the banking platform and printing of payment audit reports from the banking portal.
Month-End Close: Meet month-end close requirements, ensuring that creditors' month-end deadlines align with overall group finance deadlines.
Team Guidance: Guide the team in optimizing processes, minimizing errors, and improving the efficiency of the creditors' processes.
Audit Assistance: Assist auditors during interim and year-end audits by providing required information and resolving queries.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with group and accounting policies. Address and resolve queries or ad-hoc requests as assigned by management.
Any other reasonable instruction within the scope of work.
Skills:
Software Proficiency: Experience with financial and accounting software applications (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero).
Microsoft Office Skills: Strong skills in Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word.
Bookkeeping Knowledge: Solid bookkeeping knowledge with excellent reconciliation skills.
Attention to Detail: High level of integrity and honesty in handling financial matters. Strong work ethic with meticulous attention to detail.
Multitasking Ability: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and multi-task effectively.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Problem-Solving Skills: Good problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve queries efficiently.
Requirements:
Diploma in Accounting with relevant operational finance experience.