WHO ARE WE:
We are a global strategic branding, marketing, and communications agency.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Controller to join our finance team in Johannesburg.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Accounts Payable Management
- Manage the entire payment process from PO to payment
- Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs for approval
- Manage supplier statement reconciliations and handle supplier inquiries
Procurement Support
- Receive and process PO requests from Brand Consultants
- Create and issue purchase orders
- Monitor supplier spending against budgets
- Assist in supplier contract management
Fixed Asset Management
- Maintain and update fixed asset register
- Calculate and record monthly depreciation
- Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger
- Coordinate physical asset verification process
- Prepare fixed asset reports for management and auditors
- Assist in fixed asset budget preparation
Client Budget Management
- Reconcile third-party spend for client production budgets
- Create and maintain client-facing reports on budget spend
Financial Data Management
- Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems
- Maintain vendor master data
- Assist in document management and filing
Compliance Support
- Collect and organise vendor documentation for B-BBEE reporting
- Assist in preparing schedules for audit and tax purposes
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function
- Propose and implement new technologies or systems to enhance efficiency
- Continuously optimise existing processes and workflows
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage corporate credit card reconciliations
- Assist in physical asset verification and documentation
- Support daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting
- Perform ad-hoc financial tasks as required
WHAT DO YOU NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting processes
- Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)
- Experience in the branding or creative services industry
- Knowledge of compliance requirements, particularly B-BBEE
- Experience with process improvement and implementing efficiency measures
Key Attributes
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to work
- Strong technology acumen and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement
- Adaptable and open to change in a dynamic work environment
- Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
