Accounts Payable Clerk (Local)

This role reports to the Finance Team Leader.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Match supplier invoices with goods received notes received
• Capture supplier invoices to Sage
• Capture and calculate various discount types on accounts
• Receive month end statements from suppliers on timeous basis
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and submit for payment
• Ensure suppliers are paid at correct price and for correct quantities received
• Manage supplier age analysis and payment terms
• Send remittance advice to suppliers
• Resolve payment/account queries with suppliers
• Communicate intake variances with warehouse/retail staff members
• Follow up with suppliers on credit notes for returns and other discounts
• Maintaining a clean set of Accounts Payable reconciliations (i.e no unresolved items)
• Ensure proper filing system is kept
• Assist with ad-hoc task as required by accounting team

Attributes required:

• Execute the workflow according to set priorities and deadlines
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have good communication skills and be fluent in English
• Ability to work independently but also be a team player
• Must be computer literate in MS Excel packages and Evolution/Sage
• Must be able to work overtime when required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting
• 2-3 years experience in Accounts Payable
• Proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Excel
• General knowledge of Accounting