ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK (FMCG | Manufacturing) - Epping, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Our Client, a Global FMCG concern is in search of a numerically inclined Accounts Payable profession

POSITION INFO:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK (FMCG | Manufacturing) – Epping, Cape Town

R15 000 – R20 000 Basic Per Month plus Provident Fund, Medical Aid Subsidy and Performance Based Bonus

Our Client, a Global FMCG concern is in search of a numerically inclined Accounts Payable professional who is ambitious, naturally pays high attention to detail, takes initiative and can work within a fast-paced and dynamic Finance team.

Main Purpose of the Role:

You will be responsible for the administrative and clerical support in the recording and tracking of all the supplier related purchases, payments and accurate entries as well as timeously ensuring supplier invoices and accounts are reconciled and paid according to their correct terms.

This role will report into the Accounts Payable Manager.

Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

• Diploma in Accounting / relevant qualification in Finance
• Minimum 2-3 Years experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk
• Experience gained within the FMCG / Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical / Retail related industry is highly advantageous
• Knowledge of Accounting Practices and report writing
• Working knowledge use of Syspro/similar
• Proficiency on MS Office
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport preferred

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Analysis, Reports and Evaluation:

• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders, goods received notes and supplier invoices
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations and report on any identified variances
• Identify and report financial irregularities and communicate potential problems to the Accounts Payable Manager
• Responsible for maintaining and updating creditors/supplier's ledger

Internal Control/Compliance:

• Adhere to all SOP's, policies and procedures
• Ensure all supplier statements are received, processed and reconciled by the 25th of every month
• Meet all deadlines or due dates as specified in the relevant SOP’s
• Maintain an orderly, updated accounting filing system for all documents
• Maintain all relevant spreadsheets
• Assist in the efficient management and implementation of the costing and pricing and ensure that the correct
• Customer/Supplier Contracts is used
• Follow up on supplier queries and get them resolved within 30 days
• Ensure all Credit Applications, Credit Terms or Take on forms for all Suppliers are signed and filed

Data Processing:

• Process goods received notes and goods received notes adjustment on Syspro after matching it to purchase
• Process purchase invoices and purchase credit notes on Syspro after matching it to goods received notes or purchase orders
• Process purchase orders on Syspro
• Process supplier adjustments and journals on Syspro
• Process supplier payments on Syspro after matching it to purchase invoices
• Process supplier recons on Syspro and excel
• Process and maintain supplier accounts

Knowledge sharing and Training:

• Assist with the training within the company in relation to financial responsibilities, both on‐the‐job and through participation in workshops and discussion groups
• Coach non‐financial managers on interpreting and communicating financial data

Risk and Compliance:

• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping and pest control
• Participate in personal hygiene checks

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