Minimum of 4 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a creditors control environment with exposure to creditors control, reconciliation of creditor accounts, processing of invoices and timeous payment of creditors.
Experience in using Sage 300 Accounting System (preferred).
High level of computer literacy in MS Office, specifically with Word and Excel skills at intermediate level.
High levels of energy and resilience with ability to work in a pressurized environment which is deadline driven.
Excellent planning and organizing skills with ability to prioritize own workload.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with good customer service orientation and ability to deal with varied stakeholders.
Quick-paced, assertive & self-motivated individual with high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
High level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Duty expectations applicable to this position:
Invoicing Administration:
Ensure invoices are appropriately signed and authorized
Ensure invoices are allocated to the correct accounts, departments, and manager
Capture invoices on the SAGE System
Review stores invoices already captured on SAGE for completeness and accuracy
Follow up on all invoices sent to managers but not yet returned
Pass debit/credit notes when required and authorized
Post month end accruals
Reconciling of creditors accounts:
Reconcile creditors ledger monthly
Reconcile each creditor statement to the SAGE System
Follow up on long outstanding items appearing on the reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Clear queries raised by the accountants on the reconciliations timeously
Reconcile GRVxe2x80x99s, delivery notes, purchase orders and invoices
Adhere to the deadlines for closing off creditors so that management accounts can be compiled timeously
Payments:
Calculate and process discounts received from suppliers
Process payments from SAGE System in electronic banking
Import payments from SAGE System in electronic banking
Balance the payments to the SAGE aged payables printout
Submit creditors remittances
Attend to payment queries timeously
Open accounts after obtaining all required documentation and authorization
Eskom & Telkom:
Obtain the necessary approval from the relevant managers and employees for telephone accounts
Pay all Eskom and Telkom accounts on due date
General Administration:
Complete creditors applications timeously and ensure these are authorized by the delegated managers;
Maintain a tidy and efficient filing system for creditors
Maintain excel spreadsheets for trends in charges over months & years
Initiate correspondence to suppliers when and where necessary
Perform any other tasks as may be reasonably be expected of the position
Teamwork & Co-Operation
Efficiently deals with others, both internally and externally
Have a team orientated outlook when dealing with colleagues and superiors
To work with the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
To participate in the Annual Performance and Development Review Process
To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development
Work within Health and Safety regulations, the post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care for Health and Safety both for themselves and others who may be affected by their actions