Senior AP Controller - Century City - Retail

SUMMARY:
Senior AP Controller - Century City - Retail

POSITION INFO:

Senior Accounts Payable Controller

• To successfully administer the creditors process by ensuring the correct approvals are received from the business prior to processing invoices for payment

• Monitor the finance payables email account and distribute all supplier invoices to the relevant business units for approval

• Ensure supplier invoices have a valid PO and that correct approvals are obtained

• Capture supplier invoices in the accounting system

• Reconcile supplier accounts to statement

• Prepare payment files and load onto the bank

• Capturing cashbooks & updating bank allocations

• Price checking and creating purchase orders in the accounting system

• To assist in administering the supplier review process

• Engage with suppliers to collect updated BBBEE certificates on an annual basis

• Maintain accurate BBBEE information

• To complete all month end processes within agreed timeframes

• Prepare and process ad hoc month end journals

• Prompt response to and resolution of queries

• To act as a backup for other Finance staff members

• Implement best practices, standards and procedures in all accounting functions and activities

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Good communication skills

• Active listening — ability to understand requirements

• Proactive problem solver

• Ability to work independently and be a positive team player

• Self-motivated

• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of stress tolerance and patience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Matric certificate

Relevant degree or diploma

Minimum of 5 years’ experience (retail  industry experience would be preferable)

Managed AP function

MS Office Suite and strong Excel skills

Experience with foreign creditors is required

5 years’ experience in an AP role

Preferably working through the range of roles in this function

Salary - Market related 

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