Accounts Payable Administrator (JNB)
The working hours for this position are made up of 9-hour shifts between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00 and are subject to change, according to the business and team requirements. The successful applicant must be willing and able to work within these hours as well as at various times after-hours. The incumbent must have their own reliable transport.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing, reconciling and paying foreign correspondents invoices for the firm.
A general outline of the position is provided below:
- Capturing of foreign correspondents invoices and a related bank charge on 3E
- Reconciling of foreign creditor accounts
- Preparation of payment requests
- Liaising with internal and external clients
- Ability to follow up effectively on queries
- Maintaining an efficient and effective filing system
- Telephone/Footprints duties: problem resolution and client contact
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Be proficient in office administration and the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and accounts package (3E)
- Sound accounting knowledge
- Be familiar with foreign currency
- The ability to display initiative
- The ability to deal with difficult clients (and defending unpopular rules and policies) is a requirement
- Strong administrative skills
- Client focus is essential (this is a services environment)
- Proven team player, professional, flexible and friendly
- Possess well developed interpersonal and communications skills
- The ability to work and cope under pressure - deadline driven
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 5 years accounting experience (experience in a professional services firm preferable)
- Grade 12
- Relevant post-school accounting qualification or should be studying towards one
- 3E experience advantageous
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