Description
Senior Accounts Payable Controller
• To successfully administer the creditors process by ensuring the correct approvals are received from the business prior to processing invoices for payment
• Monitor the finance payables email account and distribute all supplier invoices to the relevant business units for approval
• Ensure supplier invoices have a valid PO and that correct approvals are obtained
• Capture supplier invoices in the accounting system
• Reconcile supplier accounts to statement
• Prepare payment files and load onto the bank
• Capturing cashbooks & updating bank allocations
• Price checking and creating purchase orders in the accounting system
• To assist in administering the supplier review process
• Engage with suppliers to collect updated BBBEE certificates on an annual basis
• Maintain accurate BBBEE information
• To complete all month end processes within agreed timeframes
• Prepare and process ad hoc month end journals
• Prompt response to and resolution of queries
• To act as a backup for other Finance staff members
• Implement best practices, standards and procedures in all accounting functions and activities
SKILLS REQUIREMENT
• Good communication skills
• Active listening — ability to understand requirements
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to work independently and be a positive team player
• Self-motivated
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of stress tolerance and patience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Matric certificate
Relevant degree or diploma
Minimum of 5 years’ experience (retail industry experience would be preferable)
Managed AP function
MS Office Suite and strong Excel skills
Experience with foreign creditors is required
5 years’ experience in an AP role
Preferably working through the range of roles in this function
Salary - Market related
Send cv to caitlind@toptalentps.co.za