Accounts Payable Officer (Regular Employment)

Key Responsibilities:

My role of Accounts Payable Officer is accountable for making payments for goods and services and processing invoices accurately.

I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Processing of invoices, payments and handling purchase order exceptions

• Providing support to users of the procurement system when required

• Building rapport with internal and external stakeholders including vendors

• Ensuring vendors are paid within established time frames and in accordance with company policies and procedures

• Vendor statement reconciliations

• Responding to all internal and external queries

• Preparation of GL journals and GL account reconciliations

• Ensuring compliance with Smartgroup’s Group Procurement Policy

• Preparing and maintaining accounts payable process documentation

EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of finance systems and processes.

• Proven ability to work in a team environment.

• Proven ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously.

• High attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills

• Intermediate level of Excel skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a similar role with an in depth understanding of accounts payable processes; and

• Exposure to systems like Netsuite, Approval Plus and FloQast (would be advantageous)

• Exposure to a high-volume environment

• Diploma or degree qualified in accounting.

• Intermediate level of Excel skills My Successfactors:

• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships outside the finance team to ensure timely payment of suppliers

• Developing and maintaining knowledge of Group processes, systems and controls environment

• Simultaneously managing a variety of different tasks and managing time allocation appropriately to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail and accuracy

• Working autonomously and understanding when issues should be escalated

• Originating action and implementing solutions to improve existing process

• Working comfortably in managing high volume transactions