Accounts Payable Officer (Regular Employment)
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities:
My role of Accounts Payable Officer is accountable for making payments for goods and services and processing invoices accurately.
I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Processing of invoices, payments and handling purchase order exceptions
• Providing support to users of the procurement system when required
• Building rapport with internal and external stakeholders including vendors
• Ensuring vendors are paid within established time frames and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Vendor statement reconciliations
• Responding to all internal and external queries
• Preparation of GL journals and GL account reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with Smartgroup’s Group Procurement Policy
• Preparing and maintaining accounts payable process documentation
EXPERIENCE
• Understanding of finance systems and processes.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate level of Excel skills
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a similar role with an in depth understanding of accounts payable processes; and
• Exposure to systems like Netsuite, Approval Plus and FloQast (would be advantageous)
• Exposure to a high-volume environment
• Diploma or degree qualified in accounting.
• Intermediate level of Excel skills My Successfactors:
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships outside the finance team to ensure timely payment of suppliers
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of Group processes, systems and controls environment
• Simultaneously managing a variety of different tasks and managing time allocation appropriately to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail and accuracy
• Working autonomously and understanding when issues should be escalated
• Originating action and implementing solutions to improve existing process
• Working comfortably in managing high volume transactions