Accounts Payable Clerk

SUMMARY:
A formidable Intelligence Solutions company, that specializes in data management and software development is looking to hire an exceptionally, driven Accounts Payable Clerk to add to their team based in Johannesburg North.

POSITION INFO:
You will be responsible for carrying out accounting and administrative duties, as well as ensure that work is accurately completed in a timely manner and to ensure the results are reliable, accurate and complete.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Review and update the supplier database to ensure complete and accurate valid information (including BEE)
• Ensure approvals and invoices are properly authorised and are in accordance with the appropriate level of authority
• Ensure the correct GL account & supplier account is utilised when processing invoices, pay cards & credit cards in Evolution
• Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standard required by the auditors
• Record inter-divisional splits
• Bank balance weekly reporting
• Ensure AP batches are posted weekly
• Preparation and submission of creditors reconciliations
• Timeous payment of invoices (within agreed payment terms)
• Timeous follow up of all AP queries
• Forward remittance advice to suppliers after completion of payment run
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently

• Completed Degree/Diploma in Finance/Accounting

• Minimum of 5 years in Accounts Payable/Creditors
• Experience with Sage Evolution/Pastel
• Must have dealt with Book Values of over R20 million per month
• Advanced Excel skills
• Solid bookkeeping/Accounts Payable knowledge
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player
• Deadline driven
• Meticulous organisational and time management skills