My role of
Accounts Payable Officer is accountable for making payments for goods and services and processing invoices accurately.
i Am Responsible For
- Processing of invoices, payments and handling purchase order exceptions
- Providing support to users of the procurement system when required
- Building rapport with internal and external stakeholders including vendors
- Ensuring vendors are paid within established time frames and in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Vendor statement reconciliations
- Responding to all internal and external queries
- Preparation of GL journals and GL account reconciliations
- Ensuring compliance with Smartgroup's Group Procurement Policy
- Preparing and maintaining accounts payable process documentation
Experience
- Understanding of finance systems and processes.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment.
- Proven ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills
- Intermediate level of Excel skills
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a similar role with an in depth understanding of accounts payable processes; and
- Exposure to systems like Netsuite, Approval Plus and FloQast (would be advantageous)
- Exposure to a high-volume environment
- Diploma or degree qualified in accounting.
- Intermediate level of Excel skills
My Successfactors
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships outside the finance team to ensure timely payment of suppliers
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of Group processes, systems and controls environment
- Simultaneously managing a variety of different tasks and managing time allocation appropriately to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail and accuracy
- Working autonomously and understanding when issues should be escalated
- Originating action and implementing solutions to improve existing process
- Working comfortably in managing high volume transactions
