Job Description

Purpose:

Obtains revenue and pays invoices by verifying and completing payable and receivable transactions. Perform routine clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative work to accomplish the financial functions of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment.
• Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
• Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts, notifying customers of insufficient payments.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Matric
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field
• Minimum 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in accounts payable

• Basics of financial management principles
• Accounts payable functions
• Budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems
• Computers and electronic data processing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Accounting principles and practices
• Modern payroll practices
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. FICA
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft applications especially Excel
• Good knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
• Good administrative skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate the necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

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