Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Summary This position falls mainly within the Accounts Payable function. This entails Supplier management and payments Key Duties & Responsibilities Approval of Invoices Maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines Check and ensure supplier invoices are loaded accurately Review and approve payments according to set deadlines Accounts Payable Management Monitor supplier aging account management including query resolution both internally and externally Mass payment management vs wire payment Manage control assessment tracking system CATS Assist with treasury management Assist with cash flow management and accuracy Responsible for processing of the invoices and payments Responsible for Foreign Payments Responsible for specific Global Financial Validation System (GFVS) items in a preparing role for management reporting Collectively responsible for proper Accounts Payable maintenance and good supplier aging – no Accounts Payable over 90days Responsible for month end closing accruals and assistance on above mentioned responsibilities Ad Hoc support in Accounts Payable Department within Finance and assisting and following up on queries for both management and internal clients Admin and filing External Audit Fulfill the role of contact point for External Auditors by providing information required and assist with completion of the audit Resolve queries raised by External Auditors to complete audit Assist with External Audit as contact point, info gathering and prep FINANCIAL / JOB SCOPE Great volume of suppliers each month to approve and pay on time Following up on overdue invoices with different departments Organization Impact / Influence Interaction with (Internal) : Finance staff and also interacting with staff members and Line Managers External Interaction with: Customers /Suppliers Nature and Purpose of the Interaction:  Ensures supplier satisfaction, maintain and strengthen relationships between the company and suppliers Supervisory responsibilities This is a supervisory role with 1 direct report Required Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounting/ Accounts Payable A good knowledge and understanding of the Accounts Payable function Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end Required Competencies Ability to work under pressure and still deliver good results Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end Ability to meet set deadlines Ability to work under pressure Excellent people skills High attention to detail and honesty Have a "can do" and positive attitude Ability to handle a vast amount of paperwork Ability to learn complex computer systems quickly Must possess excellent communication skills Must have high energy, enthusiasm for new challenge and be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills Must be self-motivated and a fast learner Must be assertive and a team player Educational Requirements Tertiary qualification in accounting Please only apply should you meet all of the requirements. Should you not receive any feedback from us with regards to your application after 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.