Type: Permanent, Full time, On-site Randburg

Salary: circa R32 000 (Negotiable)

AA/EE Requirements: None

Our client operating within the High-End Retail industry is looking to appoint an Accounts Payable resource at their Head Office. The successful individual will be responsible for managing and overseeing the end-to-end processing of all payments owed by the business to its vendors, suppliers and other service providers.

Requirements for consideration

• Completed tertiary qualification NQF 5(Certificate) minimum but NQF 6 (Diploma) Preferable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a dedicated AP role but no more than 10 years total work experience
• Experience dealing with multicurrency accounts/payments essential

Duties:

• Receive and review invoices from suppliers or service providers, ensuring that the details match the corresponding purchase orders or statements

• Enter invoice information into the AP system, including amounts, payment terms, and appropriate accounting codes to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

• Schedule and process payments according to agreed-upon terms via EFT, credit cards etc ensuring payments are made on time and in the correct amounts

• Reconcile statements received from suppliers with internal records to verify that all invoices are accounted for and to resolve any discrepancies.

• Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders (POs) and receiving reports (GRNs) to ensure that the correct items, quantities, and pricing have been billed

• Address and resolve payment issues, such as incorrect billing, overcharges, or discrepancies between received goods/services and billed amounts.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing by ensuring all accounts payable transactions are recorded, and outstanding items are properly reflected in financial statements.

• Verify statutory charges on invoices and ensure they are accurately reported and remitted in compliance with applicable tax regulations

• Update and maintain supplier information, including payment terms, bank account details, and contact data, to ensure timely and accurate processing.

• Generate AP reports, such as aging reports and cash flow forecasts, to track outstanding balances, monitor payment schedules, and assist in financial planning and assisting with internal and external audits
• Manage subordinates ensuring workloads are balanced and task are completed efficiently

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