KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Processing supplier invoices (local & foreign) and expense claims
• Follow ups regarding invoices and statements with suppliers;
• Communicate with other departments on outstanding documents for processing
• Obtaining creditor statements and performing creditor reconciliations;
• Ensure all documents are properly signed and distributed.
• Ensure that all documents are saved correctly
• Verify financial and other data (e.g. tax identification numbers)
• Monitor the age analysis and follow up on old transactions
• Assist with processing payments
• Process journal entries as required
• Month end transactions processing
• Saving bank statements daily
• Provide various support functions as required
• Compile expenditure report quarterly
• Any other ad hoc duties.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric Certificate
• Degree/National Diploma in Accounting

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 Years Working Experience in the Finance Department (Accounts Payables)
• SAP experience is essential, and Sage experience is highly beneficial. Experience in both will be ideal.
• Solid understanding of the basic accounting principles, especially within accounts payable cycle and related bookkeeping thereof as well as relevant VAT knowledge is non-negotiable.
• Intermediate skills in Excel (tools and formulas)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be vibrant and passionate about gaining skills for the foundation of your career
• Strong communication and open personality
• Must be able to communicate fluently and write reports in English at an appropriate business level proficiency
• Act with integrity and professionalism;
• Following instructions & procedures;
• Adhering to principles and values;
• Cope with pressure;
• Good administrative skills;
• Be able to work in a team;
• Accuracy and attentiveness;
• Eager to learn new skills and challenges