Job Description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
BRYANSTON!!!
Join a Leading Freight & Logistics Company as an Accounts Payable Manager - Based in Bryanston!
Our client is on the search towards a seasoned professional with at least 5 years' experience in the freight forwarding and logistics industry and a proven track record managing a team of two or more.
The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, can confidently handle high volumes, and holds a Degree or Diploma in Accounting (non-negotiable).
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic, fast-paced organisation, apply now and be part of a team that keeps global trade moving!
Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Experience managing at least 2 direct reports.
• Min 5 years' experience in the Accounts Payable function.
• MUST have current or recent experience in the Freight Forwarding/Logistics industry.

Personality traits:

• Ability to work independently.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Intercompany transactions.
• Adhere to the company's financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual external financial audit.
• Dealing with queries and liaising between vendor and team members.
• Ensure compliance e.g SARS license and subscriptions (SAAFF, WCA and Agency Licenses).
• Ensure vendor due-diligence process is adhere to.
• Matching supplier invoices to relevant official orders and PODs.
• Preparing of month-end & year-end reports on outstanding creditors and GRVs.
• Month-end and financial year-end responsibilities.
• Adhering to the company's internal banking verification processes.
• Capturing invoices and credit notes.
• Completing and filing of supplier credit applications.
• Reconciling supplier statements and clearing of old recon items timeously.
• Reconciling creditors control accounts and aged analysis.
• Reconciling jobs from the operations system to actual.
• Reconcile vendor accounts to statement.
• Resolve queries with supplier and customer accounts.
• Posting accruals once reconciliation of the cost is complete.
• Closing of files on system and ensuring that the reconciliation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain system functionality.