Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Description:

Purpose

This position falls mainly within the Accounts Payable function. This entails Supplier management and payments.


Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Approval of Invoices

Maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines
Check and ensure supplier invoices are loaded accurately
Review and approve payments according to set deadlines

Accounts Payable Management

Monitor supplier aging account management including query resolution both internally and externally
Mass payment management vs wire payment
Manage control assessment tracking system CATS
Assist with treasury management
Assist with cash flow management and accuracy
Responsible for processing of the invoices and payments
Responsible for Foreign Payments
Responsible for specific Global Financial Validation System (GFVS) items in a preparing role for management reporting.
Collectively responsible for proper Accounts Payable maintenance and good supplier aging – no Accounts Payable over 90days.
Responsible for month end closing accruals and assistance on above mentioned responsibilities.
Ad Hoc support in Accounts Payable Department within Finance and assisting and following up on queries for both management and internal clients.
Admin and filing.


External Audit

Fulfill the role of contact point for External Auditors by providing information required and assist with completion of the audit.
Resolve queries raised by External Auditors to complete audit.
Assist with External Audit as contact point, info gathering and prep

Requirements:

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounting/ Accounts Payable
A good knowledge and understanding of the Accounts Payable function
Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end