Description:
Accounts Payable Specialist - GRNI Cleanup Specialist (6-Month FTC)
Location: Melrose, Johannesburg
A leading organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to support its transactional services team. This role will focus on Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) cleanup related to purchases made prior to a recent system change. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of accounts payable processes .
Responsibilities include:
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GRNI Reconciliation: Review and resolve GRNI balances by investigating discrepancies between received goods and recorded invoices.
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Vendor & Internal Communication: Liaise with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure timely invoicing, and match goods receipts with corresponding invoices.
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Invoice Processing: Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase orders and goods receipts before submission to the processing team.
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Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve GRNI-related issues, including unprocessed invoices, under/over deliveries, and duplicate entries.
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Reporting: Generate and maintain GRNI aging reports and related metrics, escalating risks and unresolved discrepancies to management.
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Month-End Closing: Assist with the monthly closing process , ensuring that outstanding GRNI accounts are cleared.
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Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure that all activities adhere to company policies, accounting standards, and legal regulations.
Required Skills:
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Diploma in Finance or Accounting (AAT qualification or equivalent preferred).
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Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable Steward role with a focus on GRNI reconciliation.
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Experience working in large-scale or multi-location organizations across Africa .
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Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and experience using SAP .
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis).
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex discrepancies.
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Attention to detail and the ability to handle large data volumes.
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Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert
Requirements:
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GRNI Reconciliation: Review and resolve GRNI balances by investigating discrepancies between received goods and recorded invoices.
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Vendor & Internal Communication: Liaise with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure timely invoicing, and match goods receipts with corresponding invoices.
-
Invoice Processing: Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase orders and goods receipts before submission to the processing team.
-
Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve GRNI-related issues, including unprocessed invoices, under/over deliveries, and duplicate entries.
-
Reporting: Generate and maintain GRNI aging reports and related metrics, escalating risks and unresolved discrepancies to management.
-
Month-End Closing: Assist with the monthly closing process , ensuring that outstanding GRNI accounts are cleared.
-
Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure that all activities adhere to company policies, accounting standards, and legal regulations.
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Diploma in Finance or Accounting (AAT qualification or equivalent preferred).
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Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable Steward role with a focus on GRNI reconciliation.
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Experience working in large-scale or multi-location organizations across Africa .
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Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and experience using SAP .
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis).
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex discrepancies.
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Attention to detail and the ability to handle large data volumes.
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Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.